Theoretical base in masters thesis from Institute of Public Health of National University of Colombia, 2000-2005

Authors

  • Gustavo Cabrera
  • Gloria Molina
  • Álvaro Franco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.51

Keywords:

theory, models, human resource, research, public health, theoretical base

Abstract

Objective: to explore theories and theoretical models used in theses in master degrees at Public Health Institute, National University of Colombia. Methods: in June 2005 the central library of National University was visited for a trained reader to review theses on public health or infections-tropical health finished from January 2000 to May 2005. Results: fifty theses, 34 on public health and 16 on infections-tropical health weren evaluated, which included an average of 22 pages of theoretical framework. Only 5 (10%) theses, 4 in public health and 1 in tropical health, used theoretical basis according to the criteria previously established.Conclusions: application of theoretical basis to direct the theme, methodology and analysis of reviewed
degree theses, finished between 2000 and 2005 is lower than expected
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Published

2008-10-06

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Cabrera G, Molina G, Franco Álvaro. Theoretical base in masters thesis from Institute of Public Health of National University of Colombia, 2000-2005. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2008 Oct. 6 [cited 2025 Apr. 4];26(1):1-6. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/51

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