What matters most? Predictors of student satisfaction in public health educational courses

Public Health ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. 462-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. El Ansari ◽  
R. Oskrochi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
What Matters

scholarly journals 185Online teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics: where do we go from here?

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophia Lin ◽  
Adam Craig ◽  
Anita Heywood
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Online Delivery ◽  
Effective Teaching Strategies ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Focus of Presentation There has been a global proliferation of fully online programs in public health. There is a dearth of information on how to best deliver epidemiology and biostatistics education to students studying online. This may be due to the relatively few changes in the teaching of introductory epidemiology and biostatistics over the past several decades. This presentation reflects on our experiences in teaching these subjects. We pose some key research questions that may drive innovation of teaching to better prepare public health graduates. Findings Asynchronous online teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics brings both benefits and challenges. Novel methods of engaging students, supporting self-regulation of learning, building communities of practice, and other strategies to encourage active and deep learning need to be identified. Evidence for both student satisfaction and performance from effective online teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics is critical but currently lacking. Conclusions/Implications Given the growth in online delivery of tertiary education, evidence is required to determine best practice around quality online teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics. Researchers should use their unique skills in causal thinking to innovate methodologies to support evidence-based and quality assured teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics. Key messages The teaching of epidemiology and biostatistics is an essential part of ensuring a skilled public health workforce. Educational research should prioritise effective teaching strategies suited to the online learning environment and future-proof programs for online delivery.

scholarly journals What Matters in Recruiting Public Health Employees: Considerations for Filling Workforce Gaps

2015 ◽  
Vol 105 (12) ◽  
pp. e33-e36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Yeager ◽  
Janna M. Wisniewski ◽  
Kathleen Amos ◽  
Ron Bialek
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
What Matters

scholarly journals Student-Centred Outcomes of an E-Learning Course on Public Health in Hanoi and New York

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bach Xuan Tran ◽  
Quyen Le Thi Nguyen ◽  
Vuong Minh Nong ◽  
Rachel Marie Maher ◽  
Anh Tuan Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Educational Method ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background We evaluated the satisfaction and improvement in learning outcomes of students taking a distance course in Public Health facilitated by the Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the Hanoi Medical University and the State University of New York at Albany. Methods A total of 36 students participated in pre- and post- course surveys online. We developed the Vietnamese E-Learning Student Outcomes Profile (VESOP) to evaluate the impact of distance learning methods on students’ learning outcomes. Factor analysis was applied to construct the measure items into five domains: Academic Skills, Intellectual Abilities, Interactions, Responsibility and Educational Engagement. Multivariate regression models, selected using stepwise approach, determined factors associated with changes in students’ learning outcomes. Student satisfaction with the course was assessed by determining their willingness to participate in and pay for future distance learning courses. Results The students showed moderate improvement in “Interactions” and large improvements in the other four domains. Factors associated with improvements included previous academic performance, English proficiency, ease of access to the internet and computers, and time spent studying. All students passed the course, all would be willing to take another distance learning course, and 26 students would be willing to pay for such as course with certification. Conclusions Findings of this study highlight the potential of distance learning as a complementary educational method that could greatly benefit Public Health students. It encourages and supports the development of such training programs for Public Health students in Vietnam.

What Matters in Population Health and How We Count It Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 347-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Havercamp ◽  
Gloria L. Krahn
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Population Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Health Surveillance ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
What Matters

Abstract This issue, On Counting What Matters: Finding Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Population Health Data, presents an overview of health surveillance research for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the United States. Although public health now conducts surveillance of people with disabilities broadly defined and compares their health status with that of individuals without disabilities, there are many challenges in conducting health surveillance of people with IDD. Difficulties include how to define cases, how to find cases, and how to obtain accurate information (Krahn, Fox, Campbell, Ramon, & Jesien, 2010). This issue will present critical conceptual and methodological issues, including recent prevalence and population health analyses, along with proposals that can lead to more equitable health and improved health surveillance for people with IDD.

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