A mixed-methods assessment of community-engaged learning in a Master of Public Health program.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Community-engaged learning is used in Master of Public Health programs to enhance student training, connect with communities, help solve societal issues, develop competencies, and build partnerships. However, it is unclear how much community-engaged learning components supplement existing Master of Public Health programs and prepare students in developing these competencies. Thus, the aim of this study was to apply an explanatory mixed-methods study design to evaluate a Canadian Master of Public Health program's community-engaged learning activities and propose recommendations to strengthen public health training and course delivery.

Methods

We conducted a questionnaire among Master of Public Health students (n = 25), focus group discussion with a subset of

SUBMITTER: Thaivalappil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10233587 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature