A Model for the Prevention and Solution of Maternal and Child Health Problems in Ethnic Groups by Village Health Volunteers, Tak Province

Abstract

This mixed-methods research design with an exploratory sequential design aimed to study a model for the prevention and solution of maternal and child health problems in ethnic groups by village health volunteers (VHVs) in Tak province. The research was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 studied a model for the prevention and solution of maternal and child health problems in ethnic groups by VHVs in Tak province, and Phase 2 evaluated a model for the prevention and solution of maternal and child health problems in ethnic groups by VHVs in Tak province. The results identified six components of the model: (1) providing health education and knowledge on maternal and child health; (2) applying traditional knowledge and modifying health behaviors related to maternal and child health; (3) addressing cultural beliefs and fostering new understandings of maternal and child health; (4) enhancing access to maternal and child health services in remote areas; (5) fostering involvement from maternal and child health networks; and (6) overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating maternal and child health prevention and intervention efforts. The model demonstrated high quality in terms of propriety, utility, feasibility, and accuracy.