Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Public Health Worker Training Programmes and Maternal Care Practices in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Qualitative Impact Assessment Over Two Years

Foday Kamara Thompson, Njala University Dawouda Kamara Carter, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone Sofiatou Fofanah Brown, Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology Kamari Gbangbe Jones, Department of Advanced Studies, Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18936818
Published: February 16, 2011

Abstract

Public health worker training programmes are crucial for improving maternal care practices in resource-limited settings like Freetown, Sierra Leone. However, there is limited empirical evidence on their impact over time. Qualitative data were collected through structured interviews with public health workers and focus group discussions with mothers. Data analysis involved thematic coding and comparison across time points. During the study period, there was an increase of 20% in the use of antenatal care services among pregnant women compared to baseline levels. Public health worker training programmes had a positive impact on maternal care practices in Freetown, Sierra Leone. However, further research is required to understand sustained effects and challenges. Continued support for public health workers and ongoing monitoring of maternal care practices are recommended to ensure sustainability of improvements.

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Foday Kamara Thompson, Dawouda Kamara Carter, Sofiatou Fofanah Brown, Kamari Gbangbe Jones (2011). Public Health Worker Training Programmes and Maternal Care Practices in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Qualitative Impact Assessment Over Two Years. African Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18936818

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African contextsqualitative evaluationpublic healthpractice assessmentsocial determinantsethnographycultural competence

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