Home-based life-saving skills in Liberia: acquisition and retention of skills and knowledge

Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health
Jody R LoriKristy K Martyn

Abstract

In 2006, Home-Based Life-Saving Skills was introduced in three Liberian counties, in partnership with Africare-Liberia and the Liberian Ministry of Health and with funding by the United States Agency for International Development. Traditional midwives and trained traditional midwives (N = 412) underwent pre- and immediate posttesting on four topics. Three hundred eighty-nine (94%) of the original participants also completed 1-year follow-up posttesting. Mean scores significantly improved between pre- and immediate posttests and knowledge improvement was stable at 1 year. Correct responses on individual steps for each of four topics significantly increased over the course of training. The data demonstrate a major change in the knowledge base of the traditional and trained traditional midwives acting as village guides. Home-Based Life-Saving Skills is a viable means by which to improve community knowledge and decrease maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

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May 5, 2011·The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing·Lynn Clark Callister
Sep 8, 2012·Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health·Jody R LoriKathleen Moriarty
Jul 5, 2012·Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health·Pamela AndreattaTimothy R B Johnson
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