Abstract
This study aims to: Utilize the findings to design a process for building health
literacy (HL) that can effectively promote health behavior changes, Contribute to the
formulation of policy benefits and the systematic enhancement of occupational
health and safety management, and Provide policy recommendations to relevant
agencies. The study sample consisted of 3 5 0 public motorcycle taxi drivers in
Thanyaburi District, Pathum Thani Province, selected through systematic random
sampling. The research tools included: A personal factor questionnaire, Vital sign
measurements, Lung function testing using a spirometer, Carbon monoxide
measurement using a Smokerlyzer, Assessment of activity-related fatigue using the
modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) scale, and Assessment of daily activity
performance for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients using the
COPD Assessment Test (CAT score). The tools were validated, with content validity
ranging from 0 . 8 to 1. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard
deviation, and correlation analysis.
The research findings revealed that: A significant portion of the sample group,
65.71%, used face masks to protect against pollution. Regarding activity-related fatigue:
The majority of participants, 76.00%, reported no fatigue during daily activities.23.71%
experienced mild fatigue when walking quickly or uphill. Only 0.29% felt fatigued when
walking on flat ground at a slower pace than peers of similar age.Most participants, 97.14%,
had no history of respiratory diseases. However, smoking was found to correlate with
carbon monoxide levels and the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Therefore, it is
recommended that administrators and relevant agencies utilize these findings as a basis for
policy recommendations.
