How does learning happen in field epidemiology training programmes? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a 75-year history of building epidemiologic capacity and strengthening public health systems, the learning processes in field epidemiology training programmes (FETPs) remain unexamined.

Methods

We codesigned a grounded theory and narrative inquiry qualitative study to fill this gap. The study aimed to understand the learning processes in four FETPs by describing training approaches for field epidemiologists, outlining learning strategies among trainees, and examining principles and practices that align training approaches and learning strategies. Data collection included participant observations and semi-structured interviews with FETP trainees and advisors within programmes in Australia, Japan, Mongolia, and Taiwan.

Results

Analysis revealed that l

SUBMITTER: Griffith MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927242 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature