Conference abstract
Assessment of the effect of training of health care workers on improvement of service delivery of non-communicable diseases in primary health facility
Pan African Medical Journal - Conference Proceedings. 2024:21(32).29
Apr 2024.
doi: 10.11604/pamj-cp.2024.21.32.2363
Archived on: 29 Apr 2024
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Keywords: Service delivery, non-communicable diseases
Oral presentation
Assessment of the effect of training of health care workers on improvement of service delivery of non-communicable diseases in primary health facility
Filbert Nyoni1,&, Rachel Nhungu1, Kaushik Rumaiya1
1Tanzania Diabetes Association, Tanzania
&Corresponding author
Introduction: the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, and Tanzania Diabetes Association have conducted training for health workers from 708 health centers across the country in Tanzania, aiming to strengthen their capacity to screen, diagnose, manage, and provide appropriate care for people with non-communicable diseases. The rationale for the study was to find out how far healthcare workers’ training has helped to establish and strengthen non-communicable disease services in primary healthcare settings, notably health centers.
Methods: the assessment employed a mixed-methods methodology that combined rigorous qualitative inquiry and in-depth quantitative data collection strategies. This evaluation included 68 health centers whose staff received training on the care of non-communicable diseases and received NCD kits. Stratified random sample with equal probability systematic sampling was applied; stratification was achieved by separating the health centers within each zone.
Results: the study has shown promising outcomes. The establishment of NCD clinics has seen a significant boost, with 35.3% of health facilities now equipped with functioning dedicated NCD clinics, a notable increase from the baseline of 25%. The availability of IEC materials for NCD education has also improved, with 70.6% of health facilities adequately equipped with these resources. Basic equipment for the screening and diagnosing NCDs has seen a substantial increase, with 88.2% of health facilities now equipped with essential resources, a significant advancement from the baseline figure of 37%. The assessment also revealed high patient satisfaction (90%) with the quality of NCD services received.
Conclusion: the study’s findings underscore the importance of adherence to clinical guidelines, follow-up training and supervision, consistency in health education efforts, and equitable access to triage services. Empowering community health workers with the knowledge and tools to address underlying factors contributing to NCDs is crucial for effective prevention.
Assessment of the effect of training of health care workers on improvement of service delivery of non-communicable diseases in primary health facility
Filbert Nyoni1,&, Rachel Nhungu1, Kaushik Rumaiya1
1Tanzania Diabetes Association, Tanzania
&Corresponding author
Introduction: the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, and Tanzania Diabetes Association have conducted training for health workers from 708 health centers across the country in Tanzania, aiming to strengthen their capacity to screen, diagnose, manage, and provide appropriate care for people with non-communicable diseases. The rationale for the study was to find out how far healthcare workers’ training has helped to establish and strengthen non-communicable disease services in primary healthcare settings, notably health centers.
Methods: the assessment employed a mixed-methods methodology that combined rigorous qualitative inquiry and in-depth quantitative data collection strategies. This evaluation included 68 health centers whose staff received training on the care of non-communicable diseases and received NCD kits. Stratified random sample with equal probability systematic sampling was applied; stratification was achieved by separating the health centers within each zone.
Results: the study has shown promising outcomes. The establishment of NCD clinics has seen a significant boost, with 35.3% of health facilities now equipped with functioning dedicated NCD clinics, a notable increase from the baseline of 25%. The availability of IEC materials for NCD education has also improved, with 70.6% of health facilities adequately equipped with these resources. Basic equipment for the screening and diagnosing NCDs has seen a substantial increase, with 88.2% of health facilities now equipped with essential resources, a significant advancement from the baseline figure of 37%. The assessment also revealed high patient satisfaction (90%) with the quality of NCD services received.
Conclusion: the study’s findings underscore the importance of adherence to clinical guidelines, follow-up training and supervision, consistency in health education efforts, and equitable access to triage services. Empowering community health workers with the knowledge and tools to address underlying factors contributing to NCDs is crucial for effective prevention.
