What are the experiences of medical students and their trainers regarding undergraduate training in primary health care at four South African medical schools? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 1978, the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted primary health care (PHC) as the most effective strategy to meet the healthcare needs of communities. This raises the question as to the extent and nature of the training that undergraduate (UG) medical students receive in medical schools regarding PHC, following this statement.

Aim

The study aim was to explore the experiences of UG medical students and their trainers regarding training in PHC in their institutions.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted among UG medical students (MBChB 4-6) and their trainers at four conveniently selected South African medical schools. A total of 16 focus group discussions (FGDs) and 27 in-depth interviews were conducted among students and their trainers, respectively

SUBMITTER: Mabuza LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11217328 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature