Mapping University-Based Master of Public Health Programs in the Arab world.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Arab world faces numerous health challenges that mandate a competent public health workforce and strengthening public health education.

Objective

To analyze university-based Master of Public Health (MPH) programs offered at Faculties of Public Health (FPH) and of Medicine (FM) in Arab countries.

Methods

We searched a regional database of academic public health institutions, conducted a search of university websites, and reviewed websites of the Association of Arab Universities and World Directory of Medical Schools. A factsheet for each MPH program was emailed to deans of respective faculties for validation and completion. We examined associations between presence of such programs and population size and Human Development Index (HDI).

Findings

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SUBMITTER: Nuwayhid I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8300585 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature