Effectiveness of local health constitutions in surveillance the pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019 in rural community of Thailand

Pawena Limpiteeprakan, Phalakorn Suebsamran, Niyom Junnual, Sudarat Woeisan, Anun Chaikoolvatana, Cholada Chaikoolvatana, Jongkolnee Sirirat, Rapin Yuenyao, Wichid Pumchan

Article ID: 5404
Vol 8, Issue 9, 2024

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This qualitative research aimed to study the effectiveness of the local health constitution in controlling the spread of COVID-19. It reports the role of local communities, government agencies, and healthcare providers in implementing and enforcing local health constitutions and how their engagement can be improved to enhance surveillance. We also reported factors that influence compliance and strategies for improving compliance. We also evaluated the long-term sustainability of local health institutions beyond the pandemic. The population and sample group consisted of key members of the local health constitution teams at the provincial, sub-district, and village levels in the rural area of Ubon Ratchathani. Participants were purposively selected and volunteered to provide information. It included health science professionals, public health volunteers, community leaders, and local government officials, totaling 157 individuals. The study was conducted from December 2022 to September 2023. Our research shows that local health constitutions can better engage and educate communities to actively participate in pandemic surveillance and prevention. This approach is a learning experience for responding to emergencies, such as new infectious diseases that may arise in the future. This simplifies the work of officials, as everyone understands the guidelines for action. Relevant organizations contribute to disease prevention efforts, and there is sustainable improvement in work operations.


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efficiency; health constitution; community participation; local government organizations; public health crisis

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i9.5404

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