Abstract
Improving Confidence In Obstetric Skills With Basic And Advanced Life Support In Obstetrics® Training In Ethiopia: A Pre/post Study.
Highlights
This paper describes the first formal evaluation of BLSO and contributes to the growing body of evidence regarding the value of training in a low- and middle-income country
Fifty percent of global maternal deaths occur in six countries, including Ethiopia, which had a maternal mortality ratio of 420 per 100,000 live births in 2013.1,2 Poor access to qualified health care providers, safe and timely emergency transport, medications, blood products, and other medical supplies contribute to this tragic statistic
Shortages of personnel and supplies can be most acute in rural areas such as the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), located in southwestern Ethiopia
Summary
Fifty percent of global maternal deaths occur in six countries, including Ethiopia, which had a maternal mortality ratio of 420 per 100,000 live births in 2013.1,2 Poor access to qualified health care providers, safe and timely emergency transport, medications, blood products, and other medical supplies contribute to this tragic statistic. Courses have been taught in 62 countries, including many low-resource settings.[6] BLSO is a new course designed for health care workers who perform deliveries infrequently, such as paramedics and nurses. Previous studies evaluating the effectiveness of training have documented improved participant confidence in managing obstetrical emergencies.[8,9] these studies surveyed clinicians practicing in high-resource communities. Collecting data on clinician- and patient-oriented outcomes should be a priority to aid governments and potential funders in evaluating training programs. Our study objective was to assess the effectiveness of and BLSO training programs in improving Ethiopian health care workers’ confidence in managing common obstetrical problems. We hypothesized that the and BLSO training would increase Ethiopian health care workers’ self-confidence in emergency obstetrical care for at least 6 months after course completion
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