Global Survey on Training Needs for Skin-Related Neglected Tropical Diseases

A survey of 308 participants from 48 countries on training resource needs for skin-related neglected tropical diseases. The data was collected via a cross-sectional online survey disseminated by the WHO's Global NTD Programme. It was authored by Sarah Anwar and last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Prioritizing disease-specific training development based on respondent-identified urgent needs for leprosy, scabies, and lymphatic filariasis.
• Designing resource formats and languages based on reported preferences for printed manuals and English-language materials.
• Identifying implementation barriers for training programs based on the reported limited availability of up-to-date materials.
• Analyzing global consensus on priority training topics, such as early detection and diagnosis.

Strengths

• Survey includes 308 respondents from 48 countries, providing a multi-national perspective.
• Results include specific percentages for priority diseases, topics, formats, and barriers, offering quantitative insights.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic and professional bias inherent to an online survey distributed via WHO and LinkedIn channels.

Provenance

Source

Sarah Anwar via figshare.

Collection Method

Cross-sectional, anonymous online survey disseminated by the WHO's Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme.

Time Range

Survey conducted during a one-month response period (specific dates not provided).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-18 17:34:58; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global, with respondents from 48 countries.