Field epidemiology training programs contribute to COVID-19 preparedness and response globally.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) have trained field epidemiologists who strengthen global capacities for surveillance and response to public health threats. We describe how FETP residents and graduates have contributed to COVID-19 preparedness and response globally.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of FETPs between March 13 and April 15, 2020 to understand how FETP residents or graduates were contributing to COVID-19 response activities. The survey tool was structured around the eight Pillars of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19. We used descriptive statistics to summarize quantitative results and content analysis for qualitative data.

Results

Among 88 invited programs, 65 (7

SUBMITTER: Hu AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8747444 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature