This paper reports the main findings of a cross-sectional survey in the State of Ceará, Brazil, aiming to assess the acceptability of a distance education (DE) course among health professionals working in the Family Health Program, a new strategy to provide primary care to the Brazilian population. A total of 255 questionnaires were sent to potential subjects, with a response rate of 81.9%. Most respondents expressed positive perceptions and attitudes towards DE and were motivated to participate in a DE course. A list of recommendations was produced to help DE course planners.
Education, Distance; Education, Continuing; Family Health
