The 5th 4-Institution Health Promotion Academic Conference for the 2025 Academic Year is organised by the University of Phayao, Thammasat University, Srinakharinwirot University, and Burapha University. This consortium aims to share knowledge and innovations in health promotion. The conference’s primary goal is to enhance students’ abilities to develop health innovations through active learning, fostering a new generation of “health innovators” to improve public health standards.
Project Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saowanee Thongnoppakhun Asst. Prof. Dr. Nipa Maharachpong Dr. Rungkarn Intawong Dr. Natsariya Juksomsk
Objectives:
- To disseminate and exchange knowledge, research findings, and innovations in health promotion among students, academicians, and related personnel.
- To provide an academic platform for students to present their scholarly works through oral and poster presentations.
- To establish and strengthen academic and research networking in health promotion among higher education institutions.
Program Activities:
The Faculty of Public Health, Burapha University, submitted 6 academic posters presented by 4th-year students majoring in Health Education and Health Promotion. The students demonstrated outstanding academic excellence, securing three major awards: •Winner Award: “The Relationship Between Sexual Literacy and Pregnancy Prevention Behaviour in Male Adolescents: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students at a University in Chonburi Province” (by Miss Thanaporn Intaruk and Miss Wannaporn Malichan). •Winner Award: “The Effects of a Health Literacy Promotion Program via the LINE Application on Health Behaviours” (by Miss Naphatsorn Boonwongthanachai and Miss Siwaporn Chankes). • Honourable Mention: “The Effects of a Psychoeducation Program Combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on Stress Levels Among Burapha University Bangsaen Students” (by Mr Nontithep Monprasert and Miss Amphornsiri Lompatyen). Furthermore, at the conclusion of the event, Burapha University’s Faculty of Public Health officially received the flag, becoming the Host of the 6th 4-Institution Health Promotion Academic Conference for the 2026 Academic Year.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
This conference effectively drives forward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by demonstrating real-world applications: •SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): The students’ research directly addresses contemporary health challenges, proposing interventions for adolescent pregnancy prevention, utilising digital platforms (LINE) to enhance health literacy, and applying psychoeducation (CBT) to improve mental health and reduce stress. •SDG 4 (Quality Education): The initiative fosters high-quality, practical education, transforming students into capable “Health Innovators” equipped to elevate societal well-being. •SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): The annual rotation of hosting duties exemplifies a sustainable, high-impact collaboration among four major national universities, dedicated to continuous public health advancement.
Date of Implementation: March 5, 2026
