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Wanpen Songkham, PhD, RN

Associate Professor
Associate Dean responsible for Undergraduate Studies Development
Department :
Public Health Nursing

Education :
2017     M.N.S., Nursing Administration, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
2013     Ph.D., Public Health, College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
2004     M.Sc., Industrial Health and Safety, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Thailand
1994     B.N.S., Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Professional Qualifications :
2014     Certificate in General Practical Nursing, Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
1999     Certificate, Occupational Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Awards and Honors :
2023     พยาบาลอาชีวอนามัยที่มีความโดดเด่น (ด้านการสร้างเครือข่ายพยาบาลอาชีวอนามัย) ประจำปี 2566, สมาคมพยาบาลอาชีวอนามัยแห่งประเทศไทย
2004     Outstanding Thesis Award, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University.

     Wanpen Songkham is a lecturer in public health nursing at the Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. She is also the president of the Association of Occupational Health Nurse of Thailand, Northern Region. She specializes in community and occupational health nursing. She is a consultant for the Foundation for Labour and Employment Promotion and is also a supervisor of primary healthcare providers in occupational health services for informal workers/home based workers. Her primary area of research has focused on occupational health and safety management for informal workforce and healthcare workers in the hospital setting.


Research Areas :
•   Occupational and Environmental Health
•   Industrial Hygiene and Safety
•   Occupational Health Risk Assessment and Management
•   Working Environment Improvement
•   Occupational Health for Health Care Provider
•   Working Conditions Improvement
•   Ergonomics
•   Community Health Nursing
•   Public Health

Publications :

International

 1. Patcharin Chaisurin, Wanchai Lertwatthanawilat, Kanittha Rattanakanlaya, Wanpen Songkham, Narumon Wongmaneerode and Warawan Udomkhamsuk. (2023). A self-liberation intervention using a pedometer to encourage physical activity among sedentary nursing staff: A randomized controlled trial. SAGE Open Medicine. 11(), 1-9

2. Weeraporn Suthakorn, Wanpen Songkham, Kunlayanee Tantranont, Wichit Srisupan, Pokin Sakarinkhul and Jakkapob Dhatsuwan. (2020). Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers. Safety and Health at Work. 11(4), 526-532

3. Amornrat Ngamsuoy and Wanpen Songkham. (2020). Parents perceptions and practices toward child drowning prevention: A qualitative approach. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health. 4(1), 9-16

4. Jindarat Chaiard, Jirawan Deeluea, Benjamas Suksatit and Wanpen Songkham. (2019). Factors associated with sleep quality of Thai intercity bus drivers. Industrial Health. 57(5), 596-603

5. Jindarat Chaiard, Jirawan Deeluea, Benjamas Suksatit, Wanpen Songkham, Nonglak Inta and Teresa E. Stone. (2019). Sleep disturbances and related factors among nurses. Nursing and Health Sciences. 21(4), 470-478

6. Wanpen Songkham, Warunee Tangsathajaroenporn and Anawat Wisetborisut. (2019). Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Situational Analysis among Perioperative Nursing Staff. Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand. 102(1), 33-37

7. Wanpen Songkham, Jirawan Deeluea, Benjamas Suksatit and Jindarat Chaiard. (2019). Sleep quality among industrial workers: related factors and impact. Journal of Health Research. 33(2), 119-126

8. Jindarat Chaiard, Jirawan Deeluea, Benjamas Suksatit, Wanpen Songkham and Nonglak Inta. (2018). Short sleep duration among Thai nurses: Influences on fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and occupational errors. Journal of Occupational Health. 60(5), 348-355

9. Withaya Chanchai, Wanpen Songkham, Pranom Ketsomporn, Punnarat Sappakitchanchai and Wattasit Siriwong. (2017). Effects of physical and psychosocial work environment factors on musculoskeletal symptoms among hospital orderlies at a tertiary care hospital. EC Orthopaedics. 7(2), 47-56

10. Withaya Chanchai, Wanpen Songkham, Pranom Ketsomporn, Punnarat Sappakitchanchai, Wattasit Siriwong and Mark G. Robson. (2016). The impact of an ergonomics intervention on psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal symptoms among Thai hospital orderlies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 13(5), 464-464

11. Withaya Chanchai, Wanpen Songkham, Pranom Ketsomporn, Punnarat Sappakitchanchai and Wattasit Siriwong. (2015). Prevalence and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among Thai Hospital Orderlies. International Journal of Occupational Hygiene. 7(3), 132-138

12. Wanpen Songkham, Thanee Kaewthummanukul, Chawapornpan Chanprasit, Rujipas Poosawang and Weeraporn Suthakorn. (2006). Occupational health and safety programs for health care workers: An application of an occupational health nursing model. The Journal of Science of Labour. 82(4), 161-164

 

National

1. Suwalak Wangpholpattanasiri, Kunlayanee Tantranont and Wanpen Songkham. (2022). Effects of Maneevej Exercise on Low Back Pain and Functional Status Among Cleaning Workers. Nursing Journal CMU. 49(3), 233-245.

2. Nipaporn Pinkam, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wanpen Songkham. (2021). Physical and Psychosocial Work Characteristics and Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Workers in Electronics Factory. Nursing Journal. 48(3), 391-403.

3. Sivaporn Aungwattana, Sukritta Suankaew, Wilawan Tuanrat, Decha Tamdee, Kunlayanee Tantranont, Sumalee Lirtmunlikaporn, Wanpen Songkham, Wachira Suriyawong and Jiranan Wongsuwan. (2020). Development of Instructional Video for Home Visits as Part of Family Health Services. Thai Journal of Nursing Council. 35(3), 137-151.

4. Kunlayanee Tantranont, Wanpen Songkham, Weeraporn Suthakorn, Wichit Srisupan, Pokin Sakarinkul and Jakkapob Dhatsuwan. (2019). Development of a Scale to Measure Occupational Health and Safety Literacy Scale among Industrial Workers. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses. 20(3), 247-255.

5. Wachira Suriyawong, Wanpen Songkham, Noppamas Sripetchwandee and Kamolchanok Kawin. (2019). Health literacy and health promotion behaviors among student nurses, Chiang Mai University. Journal of Nursing Science and Health. 42(3), 96-106.

6. Patcharin Noisuwan, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wanpen Songkham. (2019). Effects of Back School Program on Low Back Pain and Functional Status in Rice Farmers. Nursing Journal. 46(3), 142-156.

7. Sivaporn Aungwattana, Wilawan Tuanrat, Decha Tamdee, Kunlayanee Tantranont, Rangsiya Narin, Sumalee Lirtmunlikaporn, Anon Wisutthananon, Waruntorn Jongrungrotsakul, Wanpen Songkham, Noppamas Sripetchwandee, Duangduen Budda, Wachira Suriyawong and Jiranan Wongsuwan. (2019). Development of a Web-based Community Assessment Form for Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University. Journal of Nursing Science and Health. 42(2), 12-23.

8. Wanpen Songkham, Wichit Srisupan and Weeraporn Suthakorn. (2019). Tools for Assessment of the Quality of Work life in Thai Workforce Context: A Scoping Review. The Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha Univiersity. 27(2), 93-102.

9. Kunlayanee Tantranont, Wanpen Songkham, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wichit Srisupan. (2019). Development of Occupational Health and Safety Instrument Database. Journal of Nursing Science and Health. 42(1), 13-21.

10. Ubol Srikaew, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wanpen Songkham. (2019). Effect of Participatory Safety Training and Supervision on Respiratory Protective Device Use Among Stone Crushing Workers. Nursing Journal. 46(1), 17-29.

11. Weeraporn Suthakorn, Wichit Srisupan and Wanpen Songkham. (2018). Systematic review of ergonomic risk assessment tools for occupational health research in Thailand. Buddhachinaraj Medical Journal. 35(3), 380-393.

12. Wanpen Songkham, Chawapornpan Chanprasit, Waruntorn Jongrungrotsakul and Thanee Kaewthummanukul. (2018). Occupational and Environmental Health Situation Among Ceramic Workers: Analysis in Community and Small Enterprises. Nursing Journal. 45(4), 97-110.

13. Wanpen Songkham, Petsunee Thungjaroenkul and Treeyaphan Supamanee. (2018). Registered Nurses’ Civility as Perceived by Nursing Students, Faculty of Nursing,Chiang Mai University. Nursing Journal. 45(3), 1-10.

14. Kunlayanee Tantranont, Wachira Suriyawong, Noppamas Sripetchwandee, Wilawan Tuanrat, Duangduen Budda, Rangsiya Narin and Wanpen Songkham. (2018). Development of Video Media of School Health Services. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses. 20(1), 293-299.

15. Chawapornpan Chanprasit, Waruntorn Jongrungrotsakul, Thanee Kaewthummanukul and Wanpen Songkham. (2018). Situation of occupational and environmental health among garment workers: An analysis of community enterprise. Thai Journal of Nursing Council. 33(1), 61-73.

16. Sureerat Mounglee and Wanpen Songkham. (2017). Health status related to risk at work among silverware workers, Nasai sub-district, Li district, Lamphun province. Chiangrai Medical Journal. 9(2), 125-138.

17. Pilin Chernthong, Chawapornpan Chanprasit and Wanpen Songkham. (2017). Hearing Capacity and Use of Hearing Protection Devices Among Wood Carving Informal Workers. Nursing Journal. 44(4), 105-117.

18. Chayanit Injaiwong, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wanpen Songkham. (2017). Physical Workload and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Ceramic Workers. Nursing Journal. 44(2), 115-126.

19. Ananya Choomthi, Weeraporn Suthakorn and Wanpen Songkham. (2017). Physical Workload and Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Baby Corn Farmers. Nursing Journal. 44(2), 127-137.

20. Chatyupa Jinoros, Chawapornpan Chanprasit and Wanpen Songkham. (2016). Occupational Health Hazards and Health Status Related to Risk Among Cleaning Workers, Tertiary Care Hospitals. Nursing Journal. 43(1), 57-69.

21. Wanpen Songkham, Chawapornpan Chanprasit and Thanee Kaewthummanukul. (2014). Occupational Hazards and Health Status Among Pottery Workers. Journal of Safety and Health. 7(26), 6-16.

22. Cheunkamon Sukdee, Chawapornpan Chanprasit and Wanpen Songkham. (2010). Health Status and Health Protective Behaviors Among Wooden Furniture Workers in Small and Medium Sized. Thai Journal of Nursing Council. 25(3), 121-139.

23. Chawapornpan Chanprasit, Thanee Kaewthummanukul, Wanpen Songkham and Yadathip Chareonsup. (2010). Health Hazards Identification, Health Status, Work-Related Injury and Illness: Situational Analysis in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Nursing Journal. 37(1), 1-14.

24. Wararuk Boonmak, Chawapornpan Chanprasit and Wanpen Songkham. (2009). Occupational Accidents and Risk Behavior among Wooden Game Workers. Journal of Public Health. 39(2), 131-140.

25. Thanee Kaewthummanukul, Chawapornpan Chanprasit, Rujipas Poosawang, Dinlaga Tripiboon and Wanpen Songkham. (2008). Predictors of Exercise Among Practical Nurses. Nursing Journal. 35(1), 22-35.

26. Chutima Panlamai, Thanee Kaewthummanukul and Wanpen Songkham. (2008). Accident-risk behaviors and related factors among seafood canning workers. Journal of Health Science. 17(1), 129-137.

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