The 'Making it Happen' programme in India and Bangladesh
1Maternal and Newborn Health Unit, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK.
BJOG : an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|September 29, 2011
Summary
A skills-based training package improved healthcare providers' knowledge and skills in managing obstetric and newborn complications. This intervention aims to reduce maternal and newborn mortality by enhancing essential (emergency) obstetric and newborn care services.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background:
- Maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity remain significant global health challenges.
- Improving healthcare providers' capacity in essential (emergency) obstetric and newborn care (EOC&NC) is crucial for reducing adverse outcomes.
- The 'Making it Happen' program aims to enhance EOC&NC services in Bangladesh and India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a competency-based 'skills and drills' training package for healthcare providers.
- To assess the impact of the training on healthcare providers' knowledge and skills in managing obstetric and newborn complications.
- To determine if the training improves the provision of essential (emergency) obstetric care signal functions.
Main Methods:
- A competency-based 'skills and drills' training package was implemented.
- The training focused on the management of common obstetric and newborn complications.
- The intervention was part of the 'Making it Happen' programme in Bangladesh and India, commencing in 2009.
Main Results:
- Preliminary results show improved knowledge and skills among trained healthcare providers.
- The training package has led to increased provision of essential (emergency) obstetric care signal functions.
- The intervention contributes to enhancing the availability and quality of EOC&NC services.
Conclusions:
- The 'skills and drills' training package is effective in improving healthcare providers' capacity for EOC&NC.
- This training approach shows promise in reducing maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity.
- Capacity building of healthcare providers is a key strategy for improving obstetric and newborn care outcomes.
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