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Institutionalizing postpartum family planning and postpartum intrauterine device services in Nepal: Role of training and mentorship
Author(s) -
Thapa Kusum,
Dhital Rolina,
Karki Yagya B.,
Rajbhandari Sameena,
Amatya Sapana,
Pande Saroja,
Tunnacliffe EmilyAnne
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1002/ijgo.12604
Subject(s) - mentorship , medicine , focus group , modalities , on the job training , family planning , qualitative research , nursing , medical education , health care , family medicine , population , research methodology , social science , environmental health , marketing , internship , sociology , business , economics , economic growth
Objective To explore the perceptions of key stakeholders on different modalities of training and mentoring activities for healthcare providers of postpartum family planning and postpartum intrauterine devices ( PPFP / PPIUD ). Methods In this qualitative study, data were collected from 40 participants in December 2017 via focus group discussions (FGD) and in‐depth interviews (IDI) in three hospitals implementing PPFP / PPIUD services and government line agencies in Nepal. Data were analyzed through content analysis and grouped into themes and categories. Results The majority of participants reported that PPFP / PPIUD training and mentoring was useful and contributed to their professional development. Most found that on‐the‐job training (OJT) was more effective than group‐based training (GBT). Conclusion Training and mentoring activities were perceived to be useful by health providers and OJT was the approach preferred by the majority. Further studies are necessary to explore the existing challenges and long‐term effects of each modality of training and mentoring on health providers’ competency and attitudes and on the uptake of PPIUD by postpartum mothers.