Authors: Poonnatree Jiaviriyaboonya
This article sought to understand the role and function of village health volunteers in their communities, VHVs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author conducted in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with five VHVs from Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Additionally, participating VHVs were observed conducting their routine functions, such as daily temperature screening. Overall, the author found that the work of VHVs, especially in more rural areas, is heavily dependent on strong connections and good relationships with community members. The author concludes, however, that more research with a larger sample size is needed to better understand the impact of community relationships on VHV performance.
Link: Anthropological study of village health volunteers’ (VHVs’) socio-political network in minimizing risk and managing the crisis during COVID-19
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Resource Topic: COVID-19, Social network, Village health workers
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2022
Region: Asia
Country: Thailand
Publisher May Restrict Access: No