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Safe motherhood program evaluation: theory and practice.

Lesley Milne1, Graham Scotland, Nargiz Tagiyeva-Milne

  • 1Dugald Baird Centre for Research on Women's Health, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Matternity Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. j.hussein@abdn.ac.uk

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|July 9, 2004
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Evaluating safe motherhood programs requires diverse approaches, not just outcome measures. Understanding evaluation theories enhances program effectiveness assessment and planning for complex health interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Evaluation of safe motherhood programs often focuses narrowly on outcome or process measures.
  • Limited attention is given to the diverse theoretical approaches applicable to program evaluation.
  • Safe motherhood initiatives are complex interventions demanding comprehensive assessment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evaluation theories relevant to public health programs.
  • To examine the practical application of these evaluation theories in safe motherhood program assessments.
  • To identify factors crucial for effective planning and execution of safe motherhood program evaluations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of evaluation theories and their application.

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  • Analysis of case examples demonstrating the use of multiple evaluation methods.
  • Identification of key considerations for designing program evaluations.

    • Main Results:

    • Most evaluations employ multiple methods, but the underlying rationale is often unclear.
    • Different theoretical approaches are necessary for evaluating complex interventions like safe motherhood programs.
    • Awareness of evaluation theories can improve the planning and utilization of findings.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective evaluation of safe motherhood programs necessitates a broader consideration of theoretical approaches and methodologies.
    • Explicitly stating the rationale behind evaluation choices enhances transparency and utility.
    • Developing robust evaluation frameworks informed by theory can significantly improve the assessment of program effectiveness.