Background: In response to the growing burden of chronic diseases on the healthcare system and in pursuit of the health sector goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health implemented an initiative known as health coaching, which helps patients with chronic diseases adopt a healthier lifestyle. This study aimed to assess awareness, knowledge, and attitudes towards the initiative for health coaches among public health students at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Data were collected using an online, cross-sectional survey between March 8, 2022 and April 4, 2022.