HRH Global Resource Center - Thailand

Quality of Intrapartum Care by Skilled Birth Attendants in a Refugee Clinic on the Thai-Myanmar Border: A Survey Using WHO Safe Motherhood Needs Assessment

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:49:37 +0000

This manuscript describes the quality of intrapartum care provided by SBAs [Skilled Birth Attendants] in Mae La camp, a low resource, protracted refugee context on the Thai-Myanmar border. [from abstract]

Human Resources for Health and Universal Health Coverage: Fostering Equity and Effective Coverage

Mon, 12 May 2014 20:11:56 +0000

The paper reports on country experiences using an analytical framework that examines effective coverage in relation to the availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality (AAAQ) of HRH. [from abstract]

Attitudes toward Working in Rural Areas of Thai Medical, Dental and Pharmacy New Graduates in 2012: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:51:48 +0000

This study aimed to explore the current attitudes of new medical, dental and pharmacy graduates as well as determine the linkage between their characteristics and the preference for working in rural areas. [from abstract]

Thailand Special Recruitment Track of Medical Students: A Series of Annual Cross-Sectional Surveys on the New Graduates between 2010 and 2012

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:09:19 +0000

This study compared the rural attitudes, intention to fulfill mandatory rural service and competencies between medical graduates’ from two modes of admission, normal and special tracks in order to evaluate Thailand’s comprehensive policies for rural retention of medical doctor and other health professional, including education strategy and mandatory service. [adapted from abstract]

Literature Review: The Role of the Private Sector in the Production of Nurses in India, Kenya, South Africa and Thailand

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:42 +0000

This study examines the supply of, demand for, and policy
environment of private nurse production in four selected countries. [from abstract]

Projecting Thailand Physician Supplies between 2012 and 2030: Application of Cohort Approaches

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:45:22 +0000

This study forecasts physician supply between 2012 and 2030 using cohort analysis, based on future production capacity and losses from the profession, and assesses if, and by when, the projected numbers of physicians would meet the targets of one doctor per 1,500 population. [from abstract]

Physical and Mental Helath among Caregivers: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study of Open University Students in Thailand

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:04:10 +0000

Caregivers constitute an important informal workforce, often undervalued, facing challenges to maintain their caring role, health and wellbeing. This study investigates the physical and mental health of Thai adult caregivers. [from abstract]

Human Resources for Health Implications of Scaling Up For Universal Access to HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment, and Care: Thailand Rapid Situational Analysis

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:56:04 +0000

This report presents the findings and key messages for Thailand of a multicountry rapid situation analysis of the human resources for health implications for scaling up to universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support. [from summary]

Sharps Injuries among Nurses in a Thai Regional Hospital: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:05:02 +0000

The objective of this researach was to discover the prevalence of sharps injuries among nurses in a regional hospital in Thailand and to identify factors associated with these injuries. [from abstract]

Thailand’s Health Workforce: a Review of Challenges and Experiences

Mon, 02 May 2011 14:36:32 +0000

This paper provides an overview of the Thai health workforce situation and challenges, policy initiatives and programs aimed at addressing health workforce challenges, and a discussion of future challenges and key information and evidence gaps. [adapted from preface]