Explaining the Required Knowledge and Skills for Public Health Undergraduates: a Qualitative Study in Golestan Province

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Kabir Mohammad Javad; Heidari Alireza; Jafari Nahid; Rafiei Narges; Saadi Fatemeh; Mazandarani Mina; Khatirnamani Zahra; Pourabbasi Mohammad Ali; Moeini Sajad; Lotfi Mansoureh

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Journal: Journal of Research in Medical Education Year:2024 | Volume:16 | Issue:1 Page(s): 33-45

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Explaining the Required Knowledge and Skills for Public Health Undergraduates: a Qualitative Study in Golestan Province

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2Introduction: Health workers should be trained based on the real needs of society in terms of quantity and quality. In so doing, after graduation, they can be employed in positions related to their field of study and resolve the health problems of society by providing relevant services within their scope of duties. The present study aimed to explain the required Knowledge and Skills for Public Health undergraduates. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using content analysis. Three focus group discussion sessions were held with 30 health network managers, managers, heads, and experts of the technical groups of the deputy of health and the headquarters of health networks and healthcare workers of comprehensive urban and rural health service centers in Golestan province. Data were analyzed using the thematic content analysis method and MAXQDA(10). Results: After merging similar codes, 55 codes were finally extracted and classified into 19 subthemes and then categorized into 4 thems. Management information needed by Public Health graduates included work missions in health, planning and supervision, work ethics, anexecutive processes as well as specialized and field information included re-emerging and emerging diseases, population growth , crisis management, mental health, reproductive health, aspects of social health, and immunization. The practical Skills of individual development included teamwork, communication and expression techniques, attracting social participation, using virtual networks, and familiarity with information technology. The Skills needed to work in the health system included regional situation assessment, operational planning, and first aid. Conclusions: The required Knowledge of Public Health students can be provided by incorporating the results of this study into the Educational curricula and in accordance with the new instructions. Furthermore, combining practical Skills with theoretical topics during academic semesters and paying more attention to internship courses can help in training Public Health students according to the needs of the healthcare system.

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