A Study of the Strengthening of the Kilanupathaka Monks Network in Thai society

Abstract

This article aims to study the role of the Kilanupathaka Monks network in healthcare for monks, investigate their involvement in building the Kilanupathaka Monks network, and explore ways to strengthen this network in Thai society. The research follows a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach involving four organizations: 1) Kilanupathaka Monks 2) Gilandhamma Monks, 3) Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, and 4) Monastic hospital. The researchers selected 20 key informants for data collection.

The results showed that: The role of the Phra Kilanupadthaka Network was as a partner participating in the health care of monks, relying on the participation of all parties, divided into 2 issues: problems and obstacles of network partners in taking care of the health of monks. monks and study the role of network partners in providing health care for monks by searching for problems and needs of monks, observing monks' health behavior, providing knowledge on health care and disease prevention and adjustment. Change the health behavior of monks in all 7 areas to take care of their health. Participate in the creation of the Kilanupattaka network by searching for the causes of monks' health problems and plan joint solutions where members can exchange information and opinions to seek alternatives and various decisions regarding appropriate activities, monitoring and evaluation in order to gain understanding, awareness and learning, creating a network of Phra Kilanupattthaka that had the characteristics of connecting Link the roles of groups that have a common goal of developing cooperation in a coordinated manner.