The originality of this study, which was part of a comparative international study, is to focus on health inequalities and social determinants of NCDs and to define the training needs in this area using a mixed methods approach (integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques).
The aim of this study is, first, to describe a method for defining research capacity and the training needs for junior researchers on NCDs in public health, and second, to present results from a larger study on Turkey.
In particular, it was important to have clearly defined role descriptions and identified training needs.
Training needs were defined as the difference between the importance and performance scores.
The aim of this study is to define the research capacity and training needs for professionals working on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the public health arena in Turkey.
The effectiveness of this training needs to be evaluated and further studies are required to define the optimal design.
Job training needs an overhaul.
"Training needs real commitment.
Awareness of training needs.
- based on training needs analysis.
Review individual training needs.
