scholarly journals Letter: Public health education and training.

1974 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 1122-1164
Author(s):  
O Mesa ◽  
J Forbes
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Assessing the Capacity for Public Health Education in India:  Recommendations from a Mixed Methods Landscape Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meike Schleiff ◽  
Haley Brahmbhatt ◽  
Preetika Banerjee ◽  
Megha Reddy ◽  
Emily Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Public Health Training ◽  
Desk Review ◽  
And Training

Abstract Background: Public health training has been expanding in India in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional attention to the importance of public health programs and the need for a strong workforce. This paper aims to assess the current capacity for public health education and training in India and provide recommendations for improved approaches to meet current and future public health needs. Methods: We conducted a desk review of public health training programs via extensive internet searches, literature reviews and expert faculty consultations. Among those programs, we purposively selected faculty members to participate in in-depth interviews. We developed summary statistics based on the desk review. For qualitative analysis, we utilized a combination of deductive and inductive coding to identify key themes and systematically reviewed strengths and weaknesses for each theme. Results: The desk review captured 59 institutions offering public health training across India. The majority of training programs were graduate level degrees including master of public health (MPH) and master of science (MS) degrees. Key themes included collaborations, mentorship, curriculum standardization, tuition and funding, and student demand for public health education and careers. Collaborations and mentorship were highly valued but varied in quality across institutions. Curricula lacked standardization but also contained substantial flexibility and innovation as a result. Public sector programs were affordable and student stipend varied across institutions. Further development of the demand-side with greater opportunities for career for careers in public health is needed. Conclusion: Public health education and training in India has a strong foothold. There are numerous opportunities for continued expansion and strengthening of this field, to support a robust multi-disciplinary public health workforce that will contribute towards achieving the sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Doctor of Public Health Education and Training

2016 ◽  
Vol 132 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-120
Author(s):  
Barry R. Sherman ◽  
Rebecca Hoen ◽  
Joel M. Lee ◽  
Eugene R. Declercq
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Public Opinion and Expectations: Development of Public Health Education in China After COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Shen ◽  
Jingru Li ◽  
Tianyi Dong ◽  
Hui Cao ◽  
Jing Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Public Health Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Human Society ◽  
And Training

Background: Policymakers must promote the development of public health education and human resources. As a feature of the political environment, public opinion is essential for policy-making, but virtually the attitudes of Chinese citizens toward human resources development in public health is unknown.Methods: This study conducted a crosssectional survey from February 4, 2021 to February 26, 2021 in China. We adopted a convenient sampling strategy to recruit participators. Participants filled out the questions, which assess the attitudes of the expanding public health professionals. A logistic regression analysis was given to identify the predictors associated with the attitudes of the subjects.Results: There were 2,361 residents who have finished our questionnaire. Chinese residents who lived in urban (OR = 1.293, 95% CI = 1.051–1.591), “themselves or relatives and friends have participated in relevant epidemic prevention work” (OR = 1.553, 95% CI = 1.160–2.079), “themselves or family members engaged in medical-related work” (OR = 1.468, 95% CI = 1.048–2.056), and those who “were aware of public health before the outbreak of COVID-19” (OR = 1.428, 95% CI = 1.125–1.812) were more likely to support the promotion of public health education and training.Conclusions: The present study found that 74.50% of Chinese citizens supported the promotion of public health education and training in China, in which economic status, personal perception, and comprehension are the crucial factors that influence public opinion. COVID-19 has aroused the attention of Chinese residents to public health education, with only 22.11% of residents being aware of public health before the outbreak of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has profound implications for human society. Literally, this impact will feed back into future public health policies based on public opinion. This innovative perspective will also help us better understand the potential social impact of COVID-19 on human resources and development for health in the modern world.

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