Implementation problems of field level personnel of non-governmental organizations working in rural primary health care in Thailand

Author: Dhawatchara Aphaiphuminart

AIT Library Call Number: AIT RSPR no. HS-87-03

Year: 1987

Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)

Type: Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1987

Examination Committee: Walter E. J. Tips (Chairperson); E. Desingu Setty, Yoshiyuki Osakaya (Examination Committee Members)

Abstract: Rural primary health care projects have been implemented for the development of Thailand since 1981. Non-governmental organizations have played an important role in deve loping the primary health care system of the country. This study identifies the implementation problems in rural primary health care projects from the opinions of fieldworkers of non-governmental organi zations. Inadequate experiences of non-governmental organizations personnel with primary health care, ineffective project planning and preparation, vague target groups and the lack of funds are common problems. The study also discusses the limited effectiveness of coordination in the rural primary health care projects between non-governmental organizations and governmental organizations . Suggestions to solve these problems are made.

Scholarship Donor(s): Government of France

Note: A research study (12 credits) submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the Master of Science

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