An exploratory factor analysis of core competencies of public health professionals at primary care service level in Northeastern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public health professionals play a significant role in primary care services in Thailand. Although efforts are being taken to establish professional standards it has neither been outlined nor been officially announced. There is a lack of understanding of what is a suitable set of core competencies for a public health professional.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the core competencies of public health professionals at the primary care service level in Thailand.

Methods

A quantitative survey using a questionnaire was conducted in 862 public health professionals in the northeast of Thailand. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to develop a tool to test the competencies of public health professionals.

Results

The results revealed core competen

SUBMITTER: Leethongdissakul S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7533937 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature