ArticleHuman resources for health2022
Strengthening institutions for public health education: results of an SWOT analysis from India to inform global best practices.
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- An overview of public health education in South Asia: Challenges and opportunities.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Nurturing transformative local structures of multisectoral collaboration for primary health care: qualitative insights from select states in India.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- Are advertising policies affirmative in restricting the marketing of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in India?: evidence from SWOT Analysis.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia · 2024Review
- Enhancing Leadership and Management Skills in Public Health: Insights from the Public Health Management and Leadership Training Program in Uttar Pradesh, India.Journal of healthcare leadership · 2024Article
- Mapping of MPH programs in terms of geographic distribution across various universities and institutes of India-A desk research.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Financial Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Britain, Japan and the United States: A SWOT Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- SWOT Approach for Audience Online Conversion Rate: An Applied Research on Scenic Spot Projects.Journal of environmental and public health · 2022Article
- The current state of public health education in India: A scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDeveloping public health educational programs that provide workers prepared to adequately respond to health system challenges is an historical dilemma. In India, the focus on public health education has been mounting in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic is a harbinger of the increasing complexities surrounding public health challenges and the overdue need to progress public health education around the world. This paper aims to explore strengths and challenges of public health educational institutions in India, and elucidate unique opportunities to emerge as a global leader in reform.
methodsTo capture the landscape of public health training in India, we initiated a web-based desk review of available offerings and categorized by key descriptors and program qualities. We then undertook a series of in-depth interviews with representatives from a purposively sample of institutions and performed a qualitative SWOT analysis.
resultsWe found that public health education exists in many formats in India. Although Master of Public Health (MPH) and similar programs are still the most common type of public health training outside of community medicine programs, other postgraduate pathways exist including diplomas, PhDs, certificates and executive trainings. The strengths of public health education institutions include research capacities, financial accessibility, and innovation, yet there is a need to improve collaborations and harmonize training with well-defined career pathways. Growing attention to the sector, improved technologies and community engagement all hold exciting potential for public health education, while externally held misconceptions can threaten institutional efficacy and potential.
conclusionsThe timely need for and attention to public health education in India present a critical juncture for meaningful reform. India may also be well-situated to contextualize and scale the types of trainings needed to address complex challenges and serve as a model for other countries and the world.
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