Characteristics affecting public health volunteers in Thailand

Abstract

Characteristics affecting public health volunteers in Thailand were studied. The study focused on a group of volunteers In Nonthaburi Province. Context studies urban society and rural society in Health Promoting Hospital. Context Urban study on Khaisang Kamnoet Mee of Tambon Health Promoting Hospital. Context of rural society study on Wat Yod Phra Pimol of Tambon Health Promoting Hospital The sample size of population 120 people. Methodology were statistical analysis of frequency, and standard deviation. Stepwise multiple regression analysis, testing and creating predictive equations,

Results were that joint ownership, sacrifices, and rituals were highly influential, followed by non-operational tasks involving function and allowing volunteers to choose tasks that interested them. These were followed in descending order by reputation of volunteers and positive relationship with public health volunteers. A shared sense of responsibility or sacrifice was also significant, as well as the right to choose interesting duties. Responsibility for sacrifices and rituals had the most impact, followed by choice of duties, and then deciding the role of volunteers.

These findings may be useful for motivating public health volunteers, even if fewer volunteers may be available. This may help formulate public policy guidelines.