Evaluating safe delivery app-integrated catchment-based clinical mentorship in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali Regions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study employs a mixed-methods approach to evaluate integrating the Safe Delivery App into catchment-based clinical mentorship in Ethiopia’s Afar and Somali regions. In the Afar region, knowledge increased from baseline to end line (58.6±26.2% to 87±15.5%), along with skills in hypertension (66.2±24% to 92.3±10.8%), postpartum hemorrhage (58.1±15.9% to 85.7±9.7%), and new-born care (64.1±15.2% to 89.3±6.6%). Similarly, in the Somali region, knowledge improved (51.5±18.7% to 75.8±21%), as did skills in hypertension (42.9±30.4% to 94.5±8.6%), postpartum hemorrhage (36.4±25.2% to 87.5±10.4%), and new-born care (57.5±24% to 89.4±9.1%). Qualitative insights from participants highlighted increased knowledge, confidence, and improved service delivery, along with positive perceptions of mentorship. However, challenges such as resource shortages and infrastructure gaps were also noted.
Institutions: Ethiopian Economic Association, Maternity Foundation
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411739504