Table 3 Enablement of application of specific public health competencies attributed to the MPH program as reported by graduates (n = 420)*
From: Outcome and impact of Master of Public Health programs across six countries: education for change
Public health competencies/Attribution to MPH program* | MPH enabled me substantially to apply | MPH enabled me a little to apply | Not due to MPH | Not used/not part of my work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Public health science skills including analytical assessment competencies | 48% | 34% | 9% | 9% |
Leadership and systems thinking competencies | 44% | 36% | 10% | 11% |
Context sensitive competencies | 43% | 33% | 12% | 12% |
Planning and management competencies | 42% | 33% | 9% | 15% |
Communication competencies | 37% | 39% | 13% | 11% |
Community and inter-sectoral competencies | 36% | 34% | 16% | 15% |
Policy development competencies | 33% | 36% | 12% | 19% |