Evaluation and analysis of theoretical knowledge proficiency and practical skills among parasitic disease practitioners in Hainan province: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge proficiency and practical skills among practitioners specializing in parasitic diseases in Hainan province, providing essential groundwork for ongoing capacity enhancement efforts. A cross-sectional study using two-stage stratified random sampling was conducted in Hainan province. City or county-level representatives from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other institutes, as well as medical institutions focusing on parasitic diseases, participated in this subnational assessment process. They were evaluated across several key areas, including theoretical knowledge, smear sample examination, and microscopic identification, with a specific focus on Plasmodium species and parasite eggs. A total of 54 county-level representat

SUBMITTER: Liang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12364811 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature