Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Training Rural Healthcare Workers on Maternal Care in Zimbabwe: A Three-Month Evaluation Study

Chituwo Mutombodzi, University of Zimbabwe, Harare
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18875551
Published: November 2, 2008

Abstract

This study evaluates a training programme for rural healthcare workers in maternal care quality in Zimbabwe. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including pre- and post-training assessments and focus group discussions to evaluate changes in knowledge and skills related to maternal health care. Rural healthcare workers reported an increase of 20% in their confidence levels regarding maternal care practices after the training programme. Focus groups highlighted a significant improvement in the provision of antenatal care services by participants. The training programme significantly enhanced rural healthcare workers' knowledge and skills in maternal care, as evidenced by increased self-reported confidence and observed improvements in service delivery. Continued support for ongoing training sessions and further research to monitor long-term impacts on maternal health outcomes is recommended. Maternal Care Training, Rural Healthcare Workers, Zimbabwe, Mixed-Methods Evaluation Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Chituwo Mutombodzi (2008). Training Rural Healthcare Workers on Maternal Care in Zimbabwe: A Three-Month Evaluation Study. African Sport Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social/Management/Health), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18875551

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African GeographyRural Healthcare WorkersMaternal Care QualityMixed-Methods EvaluationHealth Workforce TrainingEvidence-Based PracticeCommunity Engagement

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