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As part of its development of training and service programs, DGPHCD develops training materials and other tools, such as technical guidelines, and adapts suitable materials from other CDC sources. These materials can be downloaded or ordered free-of-charge.

Data for Decision Making (DDM) Training and Technical Guidelines

Customized based on a country’s public health priorities and infrastructure, DDM is a 12-18 month, on-the-job, interdisciplinary training program whose goal is to strengthen the use of evidence-based decision-making in public health. Targeted at public health program leaders, it is designed to minimize the amount of time the participants spend away from their job.

The program combines formal training sessions in epidemiology, surveillance, communications, and prevention effectiveness; and field projects which address a priority public health problem. By the end of the training, each participant will have developed a written document that proposes intervention to an existing health problem. Implementation of this project should produce a measurable health impact. DDM programs have been implemented in several countries, including Brazil, Central America, and Jordan.

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Advanced Data Management and Analysis

This training uses a scenario based on an actual study of factors associated with having a sexually transmitted infection in Zimbabwe and data derived from the case-control study conducted to take students though data management and analysis using Epi Info for Windows. The training covers data management and editing, recoding variables, univariate analysis, stratified analysis, confounding and effect modification and introduction to logistic regression. The training is designed as a self-study activity but also works well in a classroom setting.

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