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Training birth attendants in the Sahel

K L Dehne1, J Wacker, J Cowley

  • 1Save the Children Fund (UK), Burkina Faso.

World Health Forum
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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A training program for birth attendants in Burkina Faso showed moderate success in improving skills but was limited by systemic health issues. Strengthening health centers and referral systems is crucial for better maternal health outcomes in remote regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Maternal Health
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • Remote areas in Burkina Faso face challenges in maternal healthcare delivery.
  • Small-scale training initiatives aim to improve local birth attendant capabilities.
  • Evaluating the long-term impact of such programs is essential for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a training program for birth attendants in a remote Burkina Faso region two years post-implementation.
  • To assess the program's success in knowledge transfer and overcoming cultural barriers.
  • To identify systemic factors influencing the program's effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with trained birth attendants.
  • Analysis of health service statistics.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaBurkina FasoDelivery Of Health CareDeveloping CountriesEducationFrench Speaking AfricaHealthHealth PersonnelMidwivesOrganization And AdministrationProgram ActivitiesProgram EffectivenessProgram EvaluationProgramsReferral And ConsultationTraining ProgramsWestern Africa

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  • Review of survey data collected post-training.

    • Main Results:

    • The program moderately improved birth attendants' knowledge and confidence in assisted deliveries.
    • Significant limitations were observed due to structural deficits in the health system, including staff shortages, inadequate supervision, and lack of transport.
    • Cultural inhibitions regarding assisted deliveries were partially overcome.

    Conclusions:

    • While grassroots training has benefits, its impact is severely constrained by underlying health system weaknesses.
    • Prioritizing improvements in primary health centers, hospitals, and referral systems is essential for effective maternal healthcare in deprived regions like the Sahel.
    • Sustainable improvements in maternal health require a holistic approach addressing systemic deficiencies alongside targeted training programs.