Mekdes Demissie, Netsanet Abera, Leake Gebremeskel, Daniel Tadesse, Tegene Legese Dadi, Tadele Zebere, Setegn Tigabu, Fasil Walelign Fentaye, Yibeltal Kiflie Alemayehu, Alula M Teklu, Gimay Medhin, Seleshi Zeleke
BACKGROUND: Training and work experience are critical inputs for delivering quality health services. However, no nationwide assessment has been conducted on the status of training and the competency of Health Extension Workers (HEWs). Therefore, this study aimed to assess HEWs' pre-service training status and perceived competency in Ethiopia. METHODS: The study was conducted in all regions and all HEWs training institutions in Ethiopia. We used cross-sectional study design with a mixed method approach that included 585 HEWs, 1,245 HEW trainees, 192 instructors, and 43 key informants...
April 2023: Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences