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Public health workforce information: a state-level study.

V C Kennedy1, W D Spears, H D Loe

  • 1Department of Management and Policy Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Texas at Houston, USA.

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|October 28, 1999
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Texas

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Workforce Analysis
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Assessing the size and composition of the public health workforce is crucial for effective population health.
  • Understanding workforce characteristics informs policy and planning for public health services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the size of Texas' professional public health workforce in 1995.
  • To describe the workforce's composition by employment settings, job, and individual characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A two-stage sample survey was employed.
  • Data collection focused on employment and individual characteristics of public health professionals.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 17,700 public health professionals were employed in Texas in 1995.

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  • Approximately 55% worked in population-based public health agencies, and only 7% had formal public health education.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings suggest potential issues with the numerical adequacy and educational preparation of Texas' public health professionals.
    • The study highlights concerns regarding the human resources capacity of state public health agencies.