Travel medicine training and experience among primary care physicians in Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Travel medicine (TM) focuses on preventing and managing travel-related issues. Evidence has become more important than expert opinions in the development of TM standards. This study aimed to evaluate the training and experience of TM among Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) in Qatar and their associated factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was employed. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather data from all PCPs working in publicly funded primary health centers.

Results

The study involved 360 PCPs (response rate: 89.5%). Of these, 42.3% reported postgraduate training (15.1%) or experience (27.5%) in TM, with common training forms including workshops (67%), postgraduate programs (24%), and short courses (15%). About 81.8% expressed interest i

SUBMITTER: Al-Dahshan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11761670 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature