Abstract:
Objective To construct an evaluation indicator system for the synergistic prevention and control capabilities of public health risks at the human-animal interface based on the One Health concept and validate its application in typical regions, providing a tool for public health capability assessment and interdepartmental collaboration improvement in China.
Methods From August to December 2024, an initial framework was developed via literature analysis. A comprehensive evaluation indicator system for synergistic prevention and control capabilities of public health risks at the human-animal interface was subsequently constructed through two rounds of Delphi expert consultation, with indicator weights determined by the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Field surveys were conducted in Jiangxi and Hainan provinces via questionnaires, and the collected data were analyzed in Excel 16.72 and SPSS 26.0.
Results Among the primary indicators in the constructed indicator system, policy support had the highest weight (37.51%), followed by resource provision (18.58%) and comprehensive monitoring (16.08%), reflecting the central role of institutional coordination and resource collaboration in the synergistic prevention and control capabilities. The overall score for Jiangxi province was 70.94, higher than that (61.95) in Hainan province, with the main differences found in information system development and material provision. At the county level, Yugan county had the highest score (81.44), while Xinjian district had the lowest (51.58).
Conclusions The indicator system developed in this study for assessing the synergistic prevention and control capabilities of public health risks at the human-animal interface is scientifically sound and operationally feasible. It can be used for assessing regional public health capabilities, identifying synergistic gaps, and supporting the formulation of differentiated strategies, providing methodological support for the implementation of the One Health concept in public health practices at the primary level.