To study the current situation and influencing factors of the core competencies for the doctor of public health in China, and to provide a scientific basis for improving the training system of the doctor of public health.
A cross-sectional study design was adopted in March 2025. Through the stratified cluster sampling method, 189 doctors of public health who were currently enrolled from 2021 to 2024 from 7 universities were selected as the research subjects in China. T-test and one-way analysis of variance were used to compare the core competencies scores of different characteristic groups, and multivariable linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors.
The total score of core competencies for the doctor of public health was (84.07±10.91) points. There were statistically differences in core competencies scores across public health practitioner certificates, public health working experience, mode of study, grade, guidance method of the supervisor and frequency of communication with classmates (P<0.15). The multivariable linear regression analysis showed that public health practitioner certificates and the guidance method of the supervisor were factors influencing core competencies.
Obtaining professional qualification certification and a supervisory approach in which the supervisor participates in research projects and specifies the topic selection can enhance the core competencies of doctor of public health.There is still some room for improvement in the core competencies for the doctor of public health. Standardized and applicable training programs can be formulated to enhance the core competencies for the doctor of public health in China.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |