| Title of Article |
Spatial Distribution of Dentists in Thailand |
| Date of Acceptance |
25 June 2019 |
| Journal |
| Title of Journal |
Journal of International Oral Health |
| Standard |
SCOPUS |
| Institute of Journal |
International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry |
| ISBN/ISSN |
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| Volume |
11 |
| Issue |
6 |
| Month |
Nov-Dec |
| Year of Publication |
2019 |
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| Abstract |
Background: Thailand has been facing maldistribution of dentists for decades despite its continuous increase in total numbers
Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze spatial and inequality of dentist distribution patterns in Thailand.
Methods and Material: Data on dentist in public sector profiles between 2007 and 2015 were retrieved from the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand to analyze the distribution patterns and spatial relationships. The distribution of dentists was visualized on a map by using Quantum Geographic Information System (QGIS). Global Moran I and Local indices of spatial association (LISA) were analyzed by using GeoDa software to determine the distribution of spatial relationship.
Results: The total number of dentists have been increased annually from 2007 to 2015. Initially, the high-high (population/dentist ratio) spatial clusters were common in the Northeast (NE) whereas there were many low-low spatial clusters in Central region. In 2015, the high-high spatial clusters persisted in the NE but the low-low spatial clusters were hardly found in the Central region.
Conclusions: Unequal geographical distribution of dentist still existed in Thailand especially in the Northeastern region. Both supply side concerning administrative factors related to resource allocation, and demand side of socioeconomic development and population changes from migration had influences on inequality in dentist distribution. |
| Keyword |
Dentist, global Moran I, LISA, maldistribution, spatial clustering pattern |
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| Reviewing Status |
มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ |
| Status |
ได้รับการตอบรับให้ตีพิมพ์ |
| Level of Publication |
นานาชาติ |
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true |
| Part of thesis |
true |
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