Implementation of a midwifery preceptor program in Sierra Leone: a qualitative evaluation using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sierra Leone has the world's third highest incidence of maternal mortality, with 443 deaths per 100,000 live births. Strengthening the country's midwifery workforce is essential to providing adequate maternal healthcare and reducing preventable perinatal mortality. In support of this goal, we developed and implemented a midwifery preceptor program (MPP) to train experienced midwives to effectively mentor new and student midwives. The aim of this study was to qualitatively evaluate barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the MPP using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).

Methods

At the end of the first year of MPP implementation, all preceptors, facilitators, and stakeholders from both implementation sites in Sierra Leone were i

SUBMITTER: Raposo NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421757 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature