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Public Health Workforce Perceived Impact Of Emerging Issues In Public Health, Kristie C. Waterfield Jan 2019

Public Health Workforce Perceived Impact Of Emerging Issues In Public Health, Kristie C. Waterfield

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Background: In an era where public health has been viewed as a global, multi-disciplinary field, the public health workforce has remained united to unfailingly holding fast to the mission of protecting, promoting, and improving the health of the public. However, the practice of public health is consistently evolving, and the workforce is continually facing a mirage of challenges. In order to overcome these challenges, practitioners need to be up-to-date on the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively deliver the core public health services.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore the perceived impact of emerging trends in public …