Knowledge, Attitude and Research Utilization of District Health Center Personnel, Phattalung Province - ความรู้ ทัศนคติ และการนำผลงานวิจัยไปใช้ในบุคลากรสาธารณสุขในสถานีอนามัย จังหวัดพัทลุง

Abstract

         This survey research was aimed at exploring the level of knowledge attitude and utilization of research study including the barriers to research utilization among district health providers in Phatthalung province. A total target population of 343 health providers were included. Quantitative data were collected using a set of questionnaire and in an interview. Three questionnaires measuring level of knowledge and research utilization and its barriers were examined for their validity yielding a content validity index of 0.79. In addition, they were checked for their reliability using Kuder-Richardson’s method. Their reliability coefficients were 0.79, 0.83 and 0.85 respectively. However, the reliability of attitude scale was examined by using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient 0.85. Frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used for quantitative data analysis The results showed that knowledge about utilization of research of most health providers was at a high level (79.90%) Most had knowledge on how to validate research reports (83.70%). All health providers had a good attitude towards utilization of research at a high level (μ = 2.12, σ = 0.46). The research utilization was at a high level (44.02%). Utilization was highest in the service department (68.1`2%). The barriers to research utilization of most of the health providers were at a low level (53.90%). The greatest barrier was routine allowing limited time for research reading. (77.00%) It is recommended that policy and action planning should integrate research findings into routine work and provide research consultants and research sharing group activities for district health providers.

Key words: knowledge of research utilization, attitude of research utilization, research utilization