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Exploring Obstetric Analgesia in Labor Management: Assessing Knowledge and Usage Among Midwives in North-Central Nigeria.
Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_14_2024
Onasoga A Olayinka, Shittu B Muhammad, Shittu I B Halimah, Umar N Jibril

Background and objective: Obstetric pain is one of the most severe forms of pain a woman may experience during childbirth. Due to the debilitating effects of excruciating labor discomfort, pain management continues to be an important issue that requires attention. This study assessed the knowledge and utilization of obstetric analgesia in labor-management among midwives in public healthcare facilities in the north-central region of Nigeria.

Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. One hundred twenty-three respondents who met the inclusion criteria were selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at a 0.05 level of significance.

Results: The results revealed that the respondents' overall knowledge of obstetric analgesia was adequate. The findings also revealed that more than half of the midwives have previously utilized obstetric analgesia to manage labor pain. However, the frequency of utilization of obstetric analgesia was low. A significant association was found between utilization of obstetric analgesia in labor and knowledge (χ2 = 16.582, p < 0.001) as well as years of experience (χ2 = 17.280, p < 0.015) and nursing rank (χ2 = 36.579, p < 0.000); since the p-value < 0.05 significance.

Conclusion and global health implications: Therefore, it was recommended that midwives should be encouraged to frequently utilize obstetric analgesia to manage labor pain in order to improve the birth experience and outcome and to prevent the adverse effects that come with severe labor pain. Furthermore, the government should create policies that favor the utilization of obstetric analgesia in parturition, and midwives should incorporate the benefits of obstetric analgesia into the health education of pregnant women during antenatal counseling to promote its usage.

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Long-acting Antiretroviral Agents in the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS: A Review of Recent Advances in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_50_2024
Ekere James Essien, Osaro Mgbere

Long-acting antiretroviral (LAARV) agents have the potential to enhance treatment and prevention by eliminating the need for daily oral medications and increasing available options. This paper reviewed recent evidence on LAARVs and explores the opportunities and challenges of implementing these innovative prevention and treatment strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Several clinical trials and studies on the effectiveness, drug-drug interactions, and resistance of LAARVs in key populations in SSA are ongoing or recently completed. While the effectiveness, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of LAARVs compared to existing oral therapies have been established, these products are not yet widely used in SSA. Significant logistical challenges in integrating LAARVs into clinic workflows under the poor health systems that are common in SSA necessitate a multi-sectoral, patient-centered approach, including the use of non-traditional healthcare delivery models.

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Improving HIV Prevention for Key Populations in Nigeria: Insights on Access, Barriers, Stigma, and Service Utilization.
Pub Date : 2025-01-24 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_49_2024
Godwin Omokhagbo Emmanuel, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Abang Roger, Paul Umoh, Ochonye Bartholomew Boniface, Amechi Paul, Ismaeel Mohammed Yahaya, Agie Muhmmad Auwal

Background and objective: Human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a significant public health challenge globally, with key populations (KPs) such as female sex workers (FSWs), men who have sex with men (MSM), and people who inject drugs (PWIDs) being disproportionately affected. Despite the availability of various HIV prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and community-based antiretroviral therapy (ART), the willingness of KPs to access these services remains a critical concern. This study aims to assess the prevalence of HIV and the willingness to access HIV preventive services among KPs in three selected local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 across three LGAs, Gwale, Fagge, and Tarauni, in Kano State, Nigeria, using a snowball sampling technique. A total of 1,320 participants, recruited from brothels and nightclubs, were tested for HIV using self-test kits. Willingness to access HIV services was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.

Results: The overall HIV prevalence among KPs was 10.8%. MSM and PWIDs exhibited higher HIV prevalence rates compared to FSWs. Willingness to access HIV preventive services was recorded at 57.7%, with significant influences from geographical location and sexual practices. Participants from Tarauni were more willing to access services, and those engaging in vaginal sex were more likely to seek preventive services. HIV self-testing had a high uptake of 95.9%, while PrEP uptake was 68.0%. Major barriers included stigma, lack of comprehensive services, and limited knowledge of service providers.

Conclusion and global health implications: This study highlights the critical need for targeted interventions addressing the specific barriers faced by KPs in these regions. Enhancing service accessibility and addressing stigma is essential for reducing HIV transmission and achieving epidemic control in Nigeria by 2030.

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Implementing WHO Differentiated Service Delivery Model for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Infants Living with HIV: Insights from Kenyan Healthcare Providers.
Pub Date : 2025-01-22 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_43_2024
John Humphrey, James G Carlucci, Esther Karen Wanjama, Violet Naanyu, Lindah Muli, Joy Marsha Alera, Edwin Were, Alan McGuire, Winstone Nyandiko, Gregory Zimet, Julia Jerono Songok, Kara Wools-Kaloustian
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HIV Testing, Household and Reproductive Health Decision-Making: The Role of Women Autonomy in a Nationally Representative Study in Cambodia.
Pub Date : 2025-01-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_36_2024
Wah Wah Myint, Aishatu Yusuf, Angela Nguyen, Elfreda Samman

Background and objective: Women's autonomy plays a critical role in decision-making of health service use. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing and decision-making autonomy among Cambodian women aged 15-49.

Methods: We used data from the 2021-2022 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and our sample consisted of currently married/cohabiting women aged 15-49 (N = 13,755). The outcome variable was "ever been tested for HIV." Covariates were household decision-making and reproductive health decision-making scores, socio-demographic characteristics (age, place of residency, education, wealth quintiles, and employment status), and HIV knowledge (HIV self-test kits, drugs to prevent HIV in babies during pregnancy, antiretroviral [ARV] drugs, and pre-exposure prophylaxis).

Results: Sixty-one percent of studied women reported ever being tested for HIV. The logistic regression results revealed that women with a higher household decision-making score (aOR = 2.09, p < 0.001), reproductive health decision-making score (aOR = 1.72, p < 0.001), from 25 to 29 age groups (aOR = 2.21, p < 0.001), with a higher education (aOR = 1.96, p = 0.001), from the richest groups (aOR = 1.73, p < 0.001), had knowledge of HIV test kits but never get tested (aOR = 1.38, p = 0.035), heard of drugs to avoid HIV transmission to babies during pregnancy (aOR = 1.21, p < 0.001), and heard of ARV drugs (aOR = 1.28, p < 0.001) were more likely to get tested for HIV than their counterparts. Women living in rural areas (aOR = 0.56, p < 0.001) and those who had discriminatory attitudes (aOR = 0.76, p = < 0.001) were less likely to get HIV tests than those in urban areas and those without discrimination.

Conclusion and global health implications: Findings revealed that greater autonomy is important for health care use, particularly HIV testing for women in Cambodia.

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Digital Health Divide: Opportunities for Reducing Health Disparities and Promoting Equitable Care for Maternal and Child Health Populations. 数字健康鸿沟:减少健康差距和促进对孕产妇和儿童健康人群公平护理的机会。
Pub Date : 2024-12-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_41_2024
Mehrete Girmay

The integration of telehealth into maternal and child health (MCH) care presents an opportunity to enhance health equity, offering solutions to bridge gaps in access and quality of care. This paper explores the impact and reach of telehealth services on MCH, emphasizing its potential to address disparities in healthcare access, particularly for underserved and marginalized populations. Telehealth facilitates improved access to care by reducing geographical barriers, offering convenient and flexible consultation options, and providing cost-effective solutions for low-income families. This paper also crystallizes the importance of telehealth services on the continuity of care through consistent remote monitoring, which is crucial for managing chronic conditions and ensuring timely interventions during pregnancy and early childhood. However, the effective implementation of telehealth in MCH also faces significant challenges, including the digital divide, which limits technology access and digital literacy among vulnerable populations. Enhancing digital literacy is essential for empowering individuals to navigate telehealth services effectively and to make informed health decisions. To advance health equity, it is crucial to address these challenges by expanding technology access, improving digital literacy, and developing supportive policies that ensure comprehensive telehealth coverage while considering the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). This paper explores the importance of leveraging telehealth and other timely interventions to improve MCH equity and justice, including the provision of technological resources and comprehensive policy frameworks. By addressing these factors, telehealth can significantly contribute to reducing health disparities and promoting equitable care for all maternal and child populations.

将远程保健纳入妇幼保健提供了一个加强保健公平的机会,提供了解决办法,弥合在获得保健和保健质量方面的差距。本文探讨了远程医疗服务对妇幼保健的影响和影响范围,强调了其解决医疗保健获取差距的潜力,特别是对于服务不足和边缘化人群。远程保健通过减少地理障碍、提供方便和灵活的咨询选择以及为低收入家庭提供具有成本效益的解决办法,促进改善获得保健的机会。本文还明确了远程保健服务通过持续的远程监测对护理连续性的重要性,这对于管理慢性病和确保在怀孕和幼儿期及时采取干预措施至关重要。然而,在妇幼保健中有效实施远程保健也面临重大挑战,包括数字鸿沟,这限制了弱势群体获得技术和数字素养。提高数字素养对于增强个人能力,使其能够有效利用远程保健服务并作出知情的卫生决定至关重要。为促进卫生公平,应对这些挑战至关重要,办法是扩大技术可及性,提高数字素养,制定支持性政策,确保全面的远程医疗覆盖,同时考虑健康的社会决定因素。本文探讨了利用远程医疗和其他及时干预措施改善妇幼保健公平和正义的重要性,包括提供技术资源和综合政策框架。通过解决这些因素,远程保健可以大大有助于减少保健差距,促进对所有孕产妇和儿童群体的公平护理。
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Adapted Counseling Care Model for Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Women Living With and Without HIV. 适应咨询护理模式管理女性性功能障碍感染和没有艾滋病毒。
Pub Date : 2024-11-08 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_37_2024
Fatima M Damagum, Zainab D Ahmed, Rabiu I Jalo, Hamisu M Salihu, C William Wester, Muktar H Aliyu

Background and objective: Sexual health research among women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has focused mainly on sexual practices and risk behaviors, with little consideration for treating sexual dysfunction and improving sexual satisfaction. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the effectiveness of an adaptive counseling care model in the management of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among women living with HIV and without HIV in northern Nigeria.

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of 200 women with HIV and a matched comparison arm of 200 women without HIV. Sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), with a score ≤ 26.55 indicating FSD. We counseled women with FSD using the Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy (PLISSIT) model and evaluated the effectiveness of the model by comparing mean differences in baseline and six weeks post-intervention FSFI scores.

Results: The overall prevalence of FSD was 96.8%, with no difference between HIV-positive and HIV-negative participants (p = 0.398). Based on the six domains of the FSFI, the most common reported dysfunctions were sexual pain (21.7%), sexual desire disorder (17.6%), orgasm disorder (17.6%), lubrication disorder (17.2%), sexual arousal (16.9%), and poor sexual satisfaction (9.0%). The overall mean FSFI score (±standard deviation, SD) for those with FSD, in both groups (n = 387) prior to the counseling intervention was 16.05±10.65 (HIV-positive: 18.58±8.46; HIV-negative: 13.98±10.85). At the end of the intervention, the overall mean FSFI score in both groups increased to 23.58±16.53 (HIV-positive: 21.37±11.24; HIV-negative: 16.72±13.81) (p < 0.05 in all cases).

Conclusion and global health implications: FSD is very common among women in Northern Nigeria, irrespective of HIV status. An adapted counseling care model improved sexual function in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative women. The PLISSIT model can guide healthcare providers to initiate and navigate sexual health discussions with women in this setting.

背景与目的:人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)感染妇女的性健康研究主要集中在性行为和风险行为方面,很少考虑治疗性功能障碍和提高性满意度。这项试点研究的目的是评估适应性咨询护理模式在尼日利亚北部感染艾滋病毒和未感染艾滋病毒的妇女中管理女性性功能障碍(FSD)的有效性。方法:这是一项前瞻性队列研究,包括200名感染艾滋病毒的妇女和200名未感染艾滋病毒的妇女。使用女性性功能指数(FSFI)评估性功能,得分≤26.55为FSD。我们使用许可,有限信息,具体建议,强化治疗(PLISSIT)模型对患有FSD的妇女进行咨询,并通过比较基线和干预后六周FSFI评分的平均差异来评估该模型的有效性。结果:FSD的总体患病率为96.8%,hiv阳性和hiv阴性参与者之间无差异(p = 0.398)。根据FSFI的六个领域,最常见的性功能障碍是性疼痛(21.7%)、性欲障碍(17.6%)、性高潮障碍(17.6%)、润滑障碍(17.2%)、性唤起(16.9%)和性满意度差(9.0%)。两组(n = 387) FSD患者在咨询干预前的总体平均FSFI评分(±标准差,SD)为16.05±10.65 (hiv阳性:18.58±8.46;艾滋病毒阴性:13.98±10.85)。干预结束时,两组患者FSFI总平均评分均提高至23.58±16.53分(hiv阳性:21.37±11.24分;hiv阴性:16.72±13.81)(p < 0.05)。结论和对全球健康的影响:无论艾滋病毒状况如何,在尼日利亚北部妇女中,FSD非常普遍。一种适应的咨询护理模式改善了hiv阳性和hiv阴性妇女的性功能。PLISSIT模式可以指导医疗保健提供者发起和导航性健康讨论与妇女在这种设置。
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Assessing the Impact of an Intervention on Caregivers' Awareness and Completion of Continuum of Care Among Pregnant Women. 评估干预措施对照顾者认识和完成孕妇连续护理的影响。
Pub Date : 2024-10-04 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_22_2024
May Soe Aung, Myint Moh Soe, Hla Hla Win, Kyaw Swa Mya

Background and objective: The continuum of care (CoC) is an important approach that should be prioritized for improving maternal health. The World Health Organization recommends working with individuals, families, and communities to ensure continuous care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of an intervention on the awareness of the CoC among main caregivers and the completion of CoC among pregnant women.

Methods: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a community-based quasi-experimental study was conducted in two townships of the Yangon Region, including 200 pairs of pregnant women and their caregivers. The intervention focused on providing health education sessions and distributing pamphlets to caregivers in the intervention group. The study aimed to assess the awareness of main caregivers about CoC and completion of CoC among pregnant women. A key predictor variable for evaluating the outcome was receiving an intervention package by the main caregivers in the intervention. The analysis used logistic regression, including the propensity score model, and was conducted using STATA vs 15.1.

Results: The final analysis included 193 pairs. Most main caregivers were husbands: 47 were husbands in the intervention and 59 in the control group, while 24 mothers were included in both groups. The awareness of CoC for maternal health among main caregivers from the intervention group was 9.97 times higher than those from the control group (AOR = 9.97, 95% CI: 5.12 to 19.43, p < 0.001). The completion of CoC among women from the intervention group was 2.17 times higher than those from the controls (AOR = 2.17, 95% CI 1.08 to 4.37, p < 0.05). The awareness of main caregivers was found to be a significant predictor for completion of CoC.

Conclusion and global health implications: Health education intervention for main caregivers could improve CoC completion among pregnant women. It provided baseline information for further interventions at the family level for improving CoC among pregnant women in the future.

背景和目标:持续护理(CoC)是改善孕产妇健康应优先考虑的重要方法。世界卫生组织建议与个人、家庭和社区合作,确保在怀孕、分娩和产后期间提供持续护理。本研究的目的是评估一项干预措施对主要护理人员的持续护理意识和孕妇完成持续护理的影响:方法:在 COVID-19 大流行期间,我们在仰光地区的两个乡镇开展了一项基于社区的准实验研究,其中包括 200 对孕妇及其护理人员。干预的重点是为干预组中的护理人员提供健康教育课程和分发宣传册。研究旨在评估主要照顾者对孕妇保健的认识以及孕妇完成保健的情况。评估结果的一个关键预测变量是干预组的主要照顾者是否接受了干预包。分析采用逻辑回归法,包括倾向得分模型,使用 STATA vs 15.1 进行:最终分析包括 193 对患者。大多数主要照顾者是丈夫:干预组中有 47 对是丈夫,对照组中有 59 对是丈夫,而两组中都有 24 对母亲。干预组主要照顾者对产妇保健一致性的认识是对照组的 9.97 倍(AOR = 9.97,95% CI:5.12 至 19.43,p < 0.001)。干预组妇女完成 CoC 的比例是对照组的 2.17 倍(AOR = 2.17,95% CI 1.08 至 4.37,p < 0.05)。研究发现,主要照顾者的意识是完成CoC的重要预测因素:对主要照顾者的健康教育干预可提高孕妇完成CoC的比例。它为今后在家庭层面采取进一步干预措施以改善孕妇的CoC提供了基线信息。
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Involvement of Male Partners in Sustaining Interventions for Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Among Women with HIV. 男性伴侣参与预防感染艾滋病毒妇女的母婴传播干预措施的持续性。
Pub Date : 2024-09-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_645
Fulufhedzani C Malindi, Maria S Maputle

Background and objective: Although male partners are eager to support the implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV programs, several obstacles prevent them from participating. The purpose of this study was to explore the support of male partners of HIV-positive women in sustaining the implementation of PMTCT interventions.

Methods: This study adopted a qualitative approach. The case study research design was used to generate an in-depth understanding of the factors that hinder male participation in PMTCT interventions. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to 20 sample participants. Data was collected from two focus group discussions and analyzed using open coding. Trustworthiness was achieved by credibility, transferability, and confirmability. Adherence to ethical principles was upheld.

Results: Findings revealed two themes, perceived practices that hinder the provision of support and perceived support provided to sustain PMTCT intervention during childbirth. Sustaining PMTCT interventions included how the male partner adheres to interventions that prevent the transmission of the virus, like consistent condom use, especially during breastfeeding, support in exclusive breastfeeding, adherence to ART, and limiting the use of cultural practices.

Conclusion and global health implications: The involvement of males in the interventions of PMTCT has been found to improve the sustainability of eliminating transmission of the virus to the baby. All clinics were recommended to be men user-friendly to encourage men to accompany their partners. Men are to be actively involved during decision-making and physical examination, where possible. Workshops and information-sharing sessions for men forums and community members on PMTCT interventions to be conducted.

背景和目的:尽管男性伴侣渴望支持预防母婴传播(PMTCT)艾滋病项目的实施,但一些障碍阻碍了他们的参与。本研究旨在探讨艾滋病病毒抗体阳性妇女的男性伴侣对持续实施预防母婴传播干预措施的支持情况:本研究采用定性方法。方法:本研究采用了定性研究方法,通过案例研究设计来深入了解阻碍男性参与预防母婴传播干预措施的因素。研究采用了非概率目的性抽样方法,抽取了 20 名样本参与者。从两次焦点小组讨论中收集数据,并采用开放式编码进行分析。可信度通过可信度、可转移性和可确认性来实现。结果:研究结果揭示了两个主题,即认为阻碍提供支持的做法和认为在分娩期间为维持预防母婴传播干预措施而提供的支持。维持预防母婴传播干预措施包括男性伴侣如何坚持采取预防病毒传播的干预措施,如坚持使用安全套(尤其是在哺乳期间)、支持纯母乳喂养、坚持抗逆转录病毒疗法以及限制文化习俗的使用:研究发现,男性参与预防母婴传播的干预措施可提高消除病毒传播给婴儿的可持续性。建议所有诊所都要方便男性用户,以鼓励男性陪伴其伴侣。在可能的情况下,男性应积极参与决策和身体检查。为男性论坛和社区成员举办有关预防母婴传播干预措施的讲习班和信息分享会。
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Empowering Midwives in Humanitarian Settings: Integrating Heat-Stable Carbetocin and Tranexamic Acid into Postpartum Hemorrhage Training. 在人道主义环境中赋予助产士权力:将热稳定的卡霉素和氨甲环酸纳入产后出血培训。
Pub Date : 2024-09-23 eCollection Date: 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.25259/IJMA_10_2023
Alice Rosmini, Kidza Mugerwa, Awatta Walter Ochan, Sarah Muwanguzi, Jemelia Sake, Richard Mwesigwa, Okpwoku Sukere, Catrin Schulte-Hillen, Nguyen Toan Tran

Background and objective: Maternal mortality remains extremely high in fragile settings, with hemorrhage as the leading cause. This study describes a new model for more effective training on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) prevention and treatment.

Methods: Using a low-dose (of information) and high-frequency (of repetitions) approach (LDHF), the strategy comprised an introductory webinar, self-paced study, 2-day in-person workshops, cascade training, continuous facility-based skills drills, and a WhatsApp community of practice and supervision (CoP). Innovations consisted of the practical, midwifery-centered, and short-duration training, and the integration of tranexamic acid (TXA) and heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) into existing modules from the "Bleeding-After-Birth-Complete" toolkit. Effects were assessed through mixed-methods evaluation. Confidentiality and "do-not-harm" principles were respected.

Results: Nine training sessions were conducted in South Sudan and Uganda combined, engaging 126 participants. Average knowledge increases of 21% in South Sudan and 18% in Uganda were recorded. Feedback also indicated changes in practices and attitudes: enhanced competency, teamwork, clinical protocols adherence, appreciation for midwife-led practical sessions, the LDHF method, and continuous support through the WhatsApp CoP. In post-workshop action plans, facility teams outlined steps to apply acquired knowledge and skills. These included training colleagues, establishing quality improvement projects, conducting skill drills, ensuring job aid visibility, and systematically reporting on PPH in the data collection templates of the facilities.

Conclusion and global health implications: This case study highlights the value of a practical, LDHF refresher training strategy. This strategy bolstered providers' skills, knowledge, and confidence in using HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and treatment. Findings can guide future training in similar fragile, low-resource, and humanitarian settings. Strengthening midwifery leadership, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and using the LDHF training approach can contribute to resilient health systems and taskforce, aligning with global efforts to reduce maternal mortality.

背景和目的:在脆弱环境中,产妇死亡率仍然非常高,出血是主要原因。本研究为更有效的产后出血(PPH)预防和治疗培训提供了一种新的模式。方法:采用低剂量(信息)和高频率(重复)方法(LDHF),该策略包括介绍性网络研讨会、自主学习、2天的面对面研讨会、级联培训、持续的基于设施的技能练习以及WhatsApp实践和监督社区(CoP)。创新包括实用的、以助产为中心的短期培训,以及将氨甲环酸(TXA)和热稳定卡霉素(HSC)整合到“产后出血”工具包的现有模块中。通过混合方法评价效果。保密和“不伤害”原则得到尊重。结果:在南苏丹和乌干达共开展了9期培训,126人参加。南苏丹和乌干达的平均知识增长分别为21%和18%。反馈还表明了实践和态度的变化:能力增强,团队合作,临床协议遵守,对助产士领导的实践课程,LDHF方法的赞赏,以及通过WhatsApp CoP的持续支持。在讲习班结束后的行动计划中,设施小组概述了应用获得的知识和技能的步骤。这些措施包括培训同事,建立质量改进项目,进行技能训练,确保工作辅助可见性,并在设施的数据收集模板中系统地报告PPH。结论和全球健康影响:本案例研究突出了实用的LDHF进修培训战略的价值。这一策略增强了提供者使用HSC和TXA预防和治疗PPH的技能、知识和信心。研究结果可以指导未来在类似脆弱、资源匮乏和人道主义环境下的培训。加强助产领导,促进跨学科合作,并采用LDHF培训方法,可有助于建立具有复原力的卫生系统和工作组,与全球降低孕产妇死亡率的努力保持一致。
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