Factors Influencing the Operations of the Local Health Security Fund Committee in Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi Province

Abstract

Objectives: To study personal characteristics and administrative factors influencing the performance of the local health security fund committee in Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi Province

Methods: Analytic cross-sectional study was conducted. A sample of 175 individuals was selected using stratified random sampling based on their positions within the fund and proportional to the population size. Data was collected through a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis were used for data analysis.

Results: The results revealed that the administrative factors of the local health security fund committee in Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi province were at a high level (Mean=4.35, SD=0.47), and the performance of the local health security fund committee was also at a high level (Mean=4.33, SD=0.52). Three independent variables were found to have a positive impact on the performance of the local health security fund committee: management, personnel, and budget. These variables collectively accounted for 65.0% of the variance in committee performance (R²=0.650, p<0.05).

Conclusions: The local health security fund committee should prioritize the development of the committee members' capacities by encouraging participation in meetings and training on local health security fund management. Particular attention should be given to the administrative factors of management, personnel, and budget to enhance the overall performance of the fund.