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The Effects of Special Economic Zone on Community Health Awareness in Sadao District Songkhla Province, Thailand

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  • Sawpheeyah Nima*

    (Heath System Management Institute. Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand 90110)

  • Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong

    (The Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla Thailand. 90110)

  • Pongthep Suteerawut

    (Heath System Management Institute. Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand 90110)

Abstract

Thailand has introduced the policy of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) development to promote trade and investment opportunities in border areas since 2015. However, creating a health awareness strategy prior to SEZ has not been emphasized. This study described the effects of SEZ on community health awareness (CHA) over the period 2017-2018 in Southern border area of Thailand: Sadao District Songkhla Province. Data was collected from 10 groups (151 persons) of 14 community participants by focus group discussion and in-depth interview for developing healthy families, including the growth and stability of each member during SEZ development. The results revealed that promoting awareness of community health issues and preventative action to SEZ was a vital role of themselves to help each other. Not only the engagement of healthcare professionals and health village volunteers, each community was organized themselves to strive in delivering informative, accurate information and assistance. The findings indicated that the prominent policy in promoting a CHA framework is a crucial strategy to enhance sustainability SEZ performance.

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  • Sawpheeyah Nima* & Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong & Pongthep Suteerawut, 2019. "The Effects of Special Economic Zone on Community Health Awareness in Sadao District Songkhla Province, Thailand," The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, pages 1-7:1.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:tjssrr:2019:p:1-7
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