In response to the Saudi healthcare reform: a cross-sectional study of awareness of and attitudes toward the public health model among health students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Saudi Arabia's health sector is experiencing a significant transformation toward an emphasis on the public health model. This model is a population-based approach to preventing and controlling disease, and its importance becomes evident during infectious outbreaks and pandemics, such as COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the awareness and attitudes of health students in Jazan toward the public health model.

Methods

This study applied a cross-sectional online survey. Data were collected from 3-18 November 2020 using Google Forms. A convenience sampling method was used with a final sample of 425 participants.

Results

Most participants (71%) were aware of the public health model, with an average score of 11.36 out of 16. Multiple regression analysis revealed

SUBMITTER: Almalki MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10602726 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature