Strengthening Primary Health Care Through MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses): A Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.18521/ktd.1285324
• Publication Date: 2023-09-09T07:16:43Z
• Authors: Ozden GOKDEMIR; Sudip BHATTACHARYA; Maria BAKOLA; Halime Seda KÜÇÜK...; Gazmend BOJAJ; Kyle HOEDBECKE; Eleni JELASTOPULU
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Pandemic; Computer-assisted web interviewing; Health Professionals

Objective: After the increased number of COVID-19-positive patients, a plateau phase and decrease in numbers were expected, followed by second which could lead to an health system workload. The importance training well-educated qualified healthcare professionals (HPs) has been reconsidered. rapid spread epidemic revealed limitations traditional method education. Massive online courses (MOOCs) offered as solution keep information up-to-date accessible. aim our study was evaluate perceptions experiences on strengthening during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional multi-centered study, survey applied HPs between February-May 2021. There 28 participating countries. Due international participation, conducted English. Results: 88 female 87 male participants. Most participants from Europe Euroasia. them reported their income $501-$1500 US Dollars). duration job experience 5-15 years. 111 have completed postdoctoral degree. Conclusion: According survey, all groups effect primary care MOOC positive.