The experiences of district public health officers during the COVID-19 crisis and its management in the upper southern region of Thailand: A mixed methods approach

Kaewchandee, Chuthamat; Hnuthong, Unchalee; Thinkan, Sudarat; Rahman, Siddikur; Suwanbamrung, Charuai

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12558

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“…At the time of this investigation, there were eleven COVID-19 patient cases in the district. Meanwhile, as of 17 July 2020, 744 COVID-19 cases had been confirmed throughout southern Thailand [18,19], which was attributed to individuals from a cluster of COVID-19 patients in Iran and Malaysia travelling to the southern provinces of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani, in March 2020, and potentially exposed to a number of people. Between 19 and 25 January 2022, the highest rates of new COVID-19 cases were still identified in the southern tourist hotspots of Phuket and Phangnga [2].…”

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Levels and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

Sangpoom,

Adesina,

Kaewchandee

et al. 2023

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Public Health Officers (PHOs)’ experiences in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic can be based on whether the PHO is active or passive regarding five experience aspects, including knowledge, understanding, opinion, participation, and practice. Therefore, this study’s objectives are to identify the types of experiences and analyse the predictors of proactive practical experiences in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic among PHOs in the southern region of Thailand. Methods: An explanatory mixed methods approach was used to collect data, through questionnaires and online in-depth interviews. This study was conducted from 4 August 2020 to 3 August 2021. Results: The results include 60 PHOs from 60 Primary Care Units in six provinces, with 41 (68.3%) females and an average age of 35.57 years (SD = 11.61). The PHOs’ knowledge, understanding, and participation experience aspects were mostly proactive rather than passive. The factors that significantly predicted proactive practical experiences included sex (ORadj = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.04–2.21), age (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16–2.48), married status (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16–2.48), education level (ORadj = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.02–2.20), and position for work (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16–2.48). The results of quantitative method were confirmed by 12 sub-themes of 8 PHOs’ experiences from qualitative method. Conclusions: The PHOs’ knowledge, understanding, opinion, and participation experiences were significant predictors of practical experience. Primary health care systems should promote proactive experiences in all four aspects to increase proactive practical experiences.

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Levels and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

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Level of Experience and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 Among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

Sangpoom,

Adesina,

Kaewchandee

et al. 2023

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Public Health Officers' (PHO) experiences in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic can be based on whether the PHO is passive or active. Therefore, the study’s objectives are to identify the types of experiences and analyse the predictors of proactive practical experiences in solving COVID-19 among PHOs in the upper southern region of Thailand. Methods: An explanatory mixed-methods approach was used to collect data, through questionnaires and online in-depth interviews. The study was conducted from August 4, 2020, to August 3, 2021. Results: The results included 60 PHOs from 60 PCUs in 6 provinces, with 41 (68.3%) females and an average age of 35.57 years (SD = 11.61). The PHOs’ knowledge, understanding, and participation experience aspects were mostly proactive rather than passive. Factors that significantly predicted proactive practical experiences included sex (ORadj = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.04–2.21), age (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16-2.48), married status (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16-2.48), education level (ORadj = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.02–2.20), and position for work (ORadj = 1.69, 95% CI = 1.16-2.48). Conclusions: PHOs’ knowledge, understanding, opinion, and participation experiences were significant predictors of practical experience. Primary health care systems should promote proactive experiences in all four aspects to increase proactive practical experiences.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Thailand’s Public Health Emergency Management System: A Case Study

Bengthong,

Suvarnathong,

Ukraisa

et al. 2024

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Purpose: This phenomenological qualitative research investigates Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) in response to COVID-19, with a specific focus on the case of Thailand’s Health Region 9 (Nakhon Ratchasima) and its program known as COVID-19 Back Home. Method: The study gathers data through in-depth interviews with four groups comprising a total of 112 individuals from three Thai provinces. The collected data is subjected to content analysis, and the findings are analyzed using a framework based on system theory. Results and conclusion: The successful management of subjects returning home is highlighted, resulting in saving numerous patients' lives. The study identifies various suggestions and success factors for each phase of the management process. The research sheds light on PHEM situations in response to COVID-19, specifically examining Health Region 9's COVID-19 Back Home program. Implications of the research: The study provides valuable insights into the inputs, activities, and processes involved in managing such situations, showcasing successful strategies, collaborative efforts, and behavioral changes. Originality/value: The identified suggestions and success factors can inform and improve future management approaches.

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The experiences of district public health officers during the COVID-19 crisis and its management in the upper southern region of Thailand: A mixed methods approach

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Levels and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

Levels and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

Level of Experience and Predictors of Proactive Practical Experience to Solve COVID-19 Among Public Health Officers in Primary Care Units in the Upper Southern Region, Thailand: An Explanatory Mixed Methods Approach

The Impact of COVID-19 on Thailand’s Public Health Emergency Management System: A Case Study

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