Thực trạng, nhu cầu đào tạo liên tục của nhân viên y tế thôn bản trong tỉnh Bắc Ninh hiện nay

The crucial role of village health workers (VHWs) in delivering primary healthcare services, especially in rural and remote areas, is increasingly recognized. However, this frontline workforce often faces challenges in keeping pace with rapid medical advancements, evolving disease patterns, and stringent new regulations, such as those outlined in Circular No. 27/2023/TT-BYT. Ensuring VHWs possess up-to-date knowledge and practical skills is paramount for effective community health. This study addresses this critical need by evaluating the current training activities and identifying the continuous training requirements of VHWs in Bac Ninh province, providing essential insights to strengthen grassroots healthcare capabilities.

Public health policymakers, healthcare administrators, training institutions for medical professionals, and researchers focused on community health and human resource development in healthcare.

This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to delineate the current training landscape and continuous professional development needs among 456 village health workers (VHWs) in Bac Ninh province. The methodology involved surveying VHWs to assess their participation in training activities and their perceived needs for skill enhancement. Key findings revealed that while a significant majority (97.8%) of VHWs had participated in professional training courses since 2023, these courses were predominantly short, with 93.4% lasting only one to two days. A notable gap was observed in training for the application of health information technology in reporting and statistics, which only 46.7% of participants had received. Critically, all nine core professional domains and 50 clinical techniques mandated by Circular No. 27/2023/TT-BYT were rated as "high priority" training needs. Specifically, the top priorities identified were basic first aid, health information technology for reporting and statistics, and the safe use of essential medicines. These results underscore an urgent need for robust, ongoing professional development. The study concludes by emphasizing the necessity for close coordination among various stakeholders, including authorities at all levels, the health sector, training institutions, and VHWs themselves. This collaborative effort is vital to develop, implement, and monitor flexible, highly practical continuous education programs that are adequately resourced and responsive to the evolving needs of community healthcare, ultimately enhancing the quality and accessibility of primary health services.