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Core Competencies for Injury and Violence Prevention

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Efforts to reduce the burden of injury and violence require a workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled in prevention. However, there has been no systematic process to ensure that professionals possess the necessary competencies. To address this deficiency, we developed a set of core competencies for public health practitioners in injury and violence prevention programs. The core competencies address domains including public health significance, data, the design and implementation of prevention activities, evaluation, program management, communication, stimulating change, and continuing education. Specific learning objectives establish goals for training in each domain. The competencies assist in efforts to reduce the burden of injury and violence and can provide benchmarks against which to assess progress in professional capacity for injury and violence prevention.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2008.137331

Authors: Thomas Songer, Shelli Stephens-Stidham, Corinne Peek-Asa, Ingrid Bou-Saada, Wanda Hunter, Kristen Lindemer, Carol Runyan

Institutions: University of Iowa, Oklahoma State Department of Health, University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Public Health Policies and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2153553673

FWCI: 4.65

Cites: 12

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10