THE ROLE OF THE VILLAGE HEALTH VOLUNTEERS Of PROMOTING PUBLIC HEALTH KHUN THALE SUB - DISTRICT MUEANG DISTRICT SURATTHANI PROVINCE

Abstract

          This independent study aims to 1) To study the roles and duties of village health volunteers 2) To compare roles and duties of village health volunteers  3) To study the problems, suggestions, roles and duties of village health volunteers The sample group for this study was Khun Thale Sub-district, Muang District, Surat Thani Province, were 139 people. By using questionnaires as educational tools. Has a confidence value of 0.903 The statistics used in data analysis are percentage average standard deviation and statistics of analysis of variance. The results of the research that Most of the samples were female, aged between 36 - 50 years, have secondary education engage in trades private businesses have a monthly income of 10,000 - 15,000 baht and work period in the position over 10 years The role of village health volunteers in overall was at a high level, In descending order. Health promotion Disease prevention Restoration and treatment The results of the comparison revealed that Roles and duties of village health volunteers Volunteers by gender age educational level, occupation, monthly income And the duration of working in the position village volunteers. Have roles and duties of village health volunteers The difference was not statistically significant at 0.05. The results of this study will provide basic information for guidelines for improving the role of volunteers in improving the health of villagers. Obtaining health promotion will certainly bring success.