The Development Community Learning Process for Cultural Health Promotion: A Case Study LI Watersheds, Lamphun Province

Abstract

The objectives of this study was to develop learning program for healthcare culture promotion .The study was designed by mixed methods. The number of sample size was 321 household and 49 stakeholders living in Li watershed. Data collected by questionnaires, in depth interview, focus group, documentary research and stakeholder group operational seminar were analyzed by content and thematic analysis. The results indicated that the community learning activities (learning source survey and SWOT) and analysis of the situation is reflected in the use of health culture. The policy recommendations for healthcare culture utility were people should establish the participation process, applied to the health care planning and learning source promotion, and community rules on the concept of cultural health, which will affect the development of healthcare knowledge. Moreover, the healthcare culture promotes people’s health   that relies on beliefs, faith, and local resources.