ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
A cross-sectional study on the current status and influencing factors of core competencies among public health students.
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Background: The core competencies of public health students represent the essential character and key capabilities they must possess to adapt to lifelong development and meet societal needs. These competencies directly influence the effectiveness of public health work, such as emergency response and health promotion. Therefore, this study aims to assess the core competency scores of public health students and identify their influencing factors. Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2026. Data on demographic characteristics, core competencies, and learning environment perception were collected through questionnaires. Independent samples Results: A total of 271 valid questionnaires were collected. The core competency score of public health students was 4.06 ± 0.49. Awareness of core competencies was positively correlated with core competency scores. No significant differences in core competency scores were observed by gender, ethnicity, household registration, major, grade level, or student leadership experience. Multiple linear regression showed that peer relationships (β = 0.52, Conclusion: The overall core competencies of public health students are at a relatively good level, and their awareness of core competencies is closely related to their actual performance. Key factors influencing core competencies include peer relationships, project practice, and learning atmosphere within the learning environment. It is recommended to enhance publicity and education on core competencies, optimize the design of the learning environment, and emphasize the integration of humanistic education with professional practice, in order to systematically improve the comprehensive competencies of public health talents.
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