Factors Predicting Performance Efficiency Among Village Health Volunteers in Nan Province

Abstract

Village health volunteers are crucial for community health development. Understanding the factors predicting their work performance can aid in successful development. This study aims to examine the factors predicting the performance of village health volunteers in nan province. Data was collected using a questionnaire from a sample size of 446 participants, analyzed using descriptive statistics and Inferential statistics chi-square, pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis at significant 0.05.

The findings revealed that the majority of the sample were female (85.90%), Mean aged 54.83 years (x̅ =54.83,S.D.=9.52) with secondary education(57.00%), married (68.80%), and had served as Village Health Volunteers for 10-20 years (28.70%) (x̅ =13.69,S.D.= 9.42). Internal factors at a moderate level. Motivational factors were also at a high level. Multiple regression analysis using the enter multiple regression analysis technique were used to analysis the data. Internal factor, included work expectations(B=0.34). Motivator factors, achievement(B=-0.38), recognition(B=0.29), job characteristics that are creative and challenging(B=1.03), career advancement(B=0.48). And Maintenance factors, interpersonal relationships within the organization(B=-0.46), wages and compensation(B=0.57), job security(B=0.29), and job position(B=0.38). Statistically significant predictors of village health volunteers work performance (p-value< 0.05) at 55.10% (R=0.551). Therefore, factors that can predict work efficiency should be developed. Focusing on internal factors, motivators factors, maintenance factors so that village health volunteers can perform their jobs more performance efficiently.