Training for skilled birth attendants to improve their competencies
Effectiveness of Modular Skilled Birth Attendant Training to Improve the Competencies of Service Providers and Maternal Newborn Health in Nepal: A Randomized Control Pilot Trial
This study tests if a new training program for birth attendants in Nepal can help them do their jobs better and improve the health of mothers and newborns.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ministry of Health Gandaki Province, Nepal Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Pokhara, Gandaki and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05866016 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new modular training package designed for skilled birth attendants in Nepal. It will compare the competencies of birth attendants who undergo this modular training against those who receive standard training. The study will assess whether improved competencies lead to better maternal and neonatal health outcomes and will also analyze the cost-effectiveness of the training intervention. Participants will include Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Nurses working in birthing centers with a minimum number of births managed in the past year.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Nurses committed to providing maternal and neonatal health services in birthing centers.
Not a fit: Health workers who do not provide maternal and neonatal health services or those working in private health facilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this training could significantly enhance the skills of birth attendants, leading to improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that targeted training for birth attendants can improve competencies and health outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Health workers should be Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Nurses working in birthing centers where at least 10 birth managed in the last year * Health workers (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Nurses) who are committed to providing maternal and neonatal health services and priority for permanent service holders. * Who passes at least the first module (Online module) to participate in modular training Exclusion Criteria: * Health workers (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives ad Nurses) who do not provide maternal and neonatal health service * Health workers other than Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Nurses though they provide maternal neonatal health services in government health facilities * Health workers working in private health facilities
Where this trial is running
Pokhara, Gandaki and 1 other locations
- Health Directorate — Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Recruiting)
- Khim Bahadur Khadka — Pokhara, Gandaki, Nepal (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Khim Bahadur Khadka, MPH — MoHP, HD, Gandaki
- Study coordinator: Khim Bahadur Khadka, MPH
- Email: khimkhadka2012@gmail.com
- Phone: 9856065453
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.