The Strength Community for Urban Community Welfare in Public Health to develop the Quality of Life in Sustainable: Case Study of Flat Sirisat Keha Sriyan Community in Dusit District, Bangkok and Talad Noi Community in Samphantawong District, Bangkok

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1) to study the mechanisms and processes which lead to the construction of an urban public health welfare model; 2) to study the effects of urban welfare in terms of public health on the quality of life which can be a guideline for improving the quality of life of urban people to occur sustainably by the context of the development of the metropolis The research is qualitative. There were two main groups of informants: 1) leaders of both communities, 12 people; 2) members of both communities, 28 people, totaling 40 people. Tools used to collect data consisted of 1) documentary study. 2) Observation. 3) In-depth interview 4) Group interview

The results of the study revealed that 1) mechanisms and processes which led to the creation of the urban welfare model in terms of public health are Bangkok Public Health Volunteers (VHVs), community leaders, volunteer leaders and network of internal and external relationships. 2) The outcomes of urban welfare in terms of public health on the quality of life of urban people are (1) All urban members are in good health and receive basic health services and first aid quickly. (2) Community health or sanitation coordination with surrounding community health care networks and mobilizing medical resources from the network of hospitals surrounding the community; (3) learning lessons on emerging diseases; (4) community management when epidemics and emerging diseases (COVID-19) occur.