Cholinesterase Enzyme Association with Quality of Life Among Farmers in Khong Chai District, Kalasin Province, Thailand
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Title
Cholinesterase Enzyme Association with Quality of Life Among Farmers in Khong Chai District, Kalasin Province, Thailand
Subject
cholinesterase enzyme safety levels, farmers, quality of life (QoL)
Description
The agricultural sector in Thailand faces challenges that impact farmers' health and quality of life. This study examines
the quality of life, cholinesterase enzyme levels, and factors associated with quality of life among farmers in Khong Chai
District, Kalasin Province, Thailand. This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted using systematic random
sampling. The respondents had a mean age of 54.97 ± 10.50 years (range 25–75 years) and comprised 75.56% females (n
= 204), 24.44% males(n = 66). Data collection included demographic information, blood samples to assess cholinesterase
enzyme safety levels, and responses to the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief-Thai (WHOQOL-BREFTHAI) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple linear regression was
utilized to identify factors associated with WHOQOL-BREF-THAI scores, presenting adjusted mean differences, 95%
confidence intervals (95% CI), and p-values. The mean of WHOQOL-BREF-THAI score was 89.97 ± 10.34. Factors
associated with higher quality of life scores included gender (male: 3.06; p = 0.032), agricultural land size of 10 Rai (1600
m2
) or more (2.55; p = 0.039), frequency of cholinesterase blood testing (1 time: 3.01; never: 3.40; p = 0.039; reference:
2 times or more), and blood cholinesterase enzyme safety levels (unsafe: 1.69; p = 0.037). These findings highlight the
need for interventions to reduce risk factors, particularly among farmers with unsafe cholinesterase enzyme levels, to
improve the quality of life in this population.
the quality of life, cholinesterase enzyme levels, and factors associated with quality of life among farmers in Khong Chai
District, Kalasin Province, Thailand. This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted using systematic random
sampling. The respondents had a mean age of 54.97 ± 10.50 years (range 25–75 years) and comprised 75.56% females (n
= 204), 24.44% males(n = 66). Data collection included demographic information, blood samples to assess cholinesterase
enzyme safety levels, and responses to the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief-Thai (WHOQOL-BREFTHAI) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple linear regression was
utilized to identify factors associated with WHOQOL-BREF-THAI scores, presenting adjusted mean differences, 95%
confidence intervals (95% CI), and p-values. The mean of WHOQOL-BREF-THAI score was 89.97 ± 10.34. Factors
associated with higher quality of life scores included gender (male: 3.06; p = 0.032), agricultural land size of 10 Rai (1600
m2
) or more (2.55; p = 0.039), frequency of cholinesterase blood testing (1 time: 3.01; never: 3.40; p = 0.039; reference:
2 times or more), and blood cholinesterase enzyme safety levels (unsafe: 1.69; p = 0.037). These findings highlight the
need for interventions to reduce risk factors, particularly among farmers with unsafe cholinesterase enzyme levels, to
improve the quality of life in this population.
Creator
Supasin Deeraksa, Mayuree Suwunnakhot, Khanittha Madngammuang
Source
DOI: 10.7454/jki.v28i2.1418
Publisher
Universitas Indonesia
Date
2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
pISSN 1410-4490; eISSN 2354-9203
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Collection
Citation
Supasin Deeraksa, Mayuree Suwunnakhot, Khanittha Madngammuang, “Cholinesterase Enzyme Association with Quality of Life Among Farmers in Khong Chai District, Kalasin Province, Thailand,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10973.