Structures Development of Master of Public Health Program and Doctor of Philosophy Program in Public Health Innovation Research and Development in Thailand

Abstract

Aim: To study the need about the Master of Public Health Program (MPH) and Doctor of Philosophy Program(PhD) in Public Health Innovation Research and Development (PHIRD), to analyze factors components ofthe institute, and to analyze components of the MPH and PhD.Methods: 304 samples were selected by stratifying random sampling. Data were analyzed by mean, standarddeviation, and priority needs index with Modified Priority Needs Indexing technique (PNI Modified), theexploratory factor analysis (EFA), and the second-order confirmatory factor analysis (the 2nd CFA).Results: The research showed that samples have the level of necessity related to the programs. Regardingthe appropriateness of the draft of the programs, the expected level was at a high level = 4.31/5 and 4.33/5,the PNI Modified = 3.31/5 and 3.3/5, respectively. Models of factors were composed of consistent withempirical data and were based on Financial (1.00), Accept (1.00), and Progress (1.00). Models of structuresare composed of consistent with empirical data and were based on Professional (1.00) and Potential (1.00).Conclusion: The observed variables and latent variables of the four models had high construct validity byEFA and 2nd CFA that can be used for the development of programs.