Community-based Health Information and Communication (CBHIC): A Proposed Model for Thailand

Authors

  • Sujin Butdisuwan Mahasarakham University, Khamriaang Sub-District, Kantarawichai District Maha Sarakham, Thailand-441 50 E-mail: sujin.b@msu.ac.th

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.2.4194

Keywords:

Community-based information, health information, health systems, health literacy, healthcare delivery system, Thailand

Abstract

The present study is to work out a suitable model for community-based data collection and  education, keeping public library network at the locus of the model. The study has reviewed the profile of Thailand with regards demographic data and healthcare delivery system particularly at grass root level. The study analysed the existing status and activities of public library network, its building blocks and framework for data-collection and education of the community.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.2.4194

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Published

2013-03-19

How to Cite

Butdisuwan, S. (2013). Community-based Health Information and Communication (CBHIC): A Proposed Model for Thailand. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.2.4194

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (2013): Health Information Systems and Services

Section

Special Issue on Visualising Libraries

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