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A Sierra Leone 2021 Midwifery Clinical Training Needs Assessment: A Call to Action to Augment Clinical Precepting.

Authors :
Sonnie, Mustapha
Kella, Frederica
Stern, Amy
Mannino, Clelia Anna
Adelman, Sara
Euller, Laura
Forbush, Leigh
Mann, Julie
van de Water, Brittney
Falahee, Bryn
Sayeed, Sadath
Ewing, Helen
Kerry, Vanessa
Source :
Annals of Global Health; 2023, Vol. 89 Issue 1, p1-12, 12p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Objective: Sierra Leone has one of the highest maternal mortality and infant mortality rates globally. We share findings from a Midwifery Clinical Training Needs Assessment, conducted in 2021 as a collaboration between the Government of Sierra Leone and Seed Global Health. The assessment identified existing needs and gaps in midwifery clinical training at health facilities in Sierra Leone from various stakeholders' perspectives. Methods: The descriptive needs assessment utilized mixed methods, including surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), interviews, and reviews of maternal medical records. Results: The following showed needs and gaps in labor and delivery management; record keeping; triage processes; clinical education for students, recent graduates, and preceptors; and lack of infrastructure and resources. Conclusion: The knowledge gained from this needs assessment can further the development of midwifery clinical training programs in Sierra Leone and other low-income countries facing similar challenges. We discuss the implication of our findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22149996
Volume :
89
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Global Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178987400
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3970