Competency gaps and training needs in infectious disease control among public health professionals: a nationwide survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to global public health security, which necessitates robust prevention and control capabilities within national public health systems. This study aimed to assess the infectious disease control competencies of provincial and prefecture-level public health professionals in China and investigate their willingness and demand for professional training to inform future training plans.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from June 2023 to December 2023 among public health professionals from 15 provinces in China. The infectious disease control competency scale was utilized to evaluate professionals' competencies across four dimensions: knowledge, practical skills, leadership, and personal qualities. Descriptive s

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12629072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature