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Applying Adult Learning Best Practices to Design Immunization Training for Health Care Workers in Ghana.

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Introduction

A 2016 assessment of frontline health care workers (HCWs) in Ghana identified knowledge, skill, and attitude gaps related to immunization during the second year of life (2YL). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention subsequently supported the Ghana Health Service Immunization Program to apply best practices of adult learning and training of trainers (TOT) for a cascade training program for 2YL.

Methods

Five districts from each of the 3 regions (Greater Accra, Northern, and Volta) were selected for the TOT based on key measles and rubella vaccination coverage indicators. The design incorporated best practices of adult learning and TOT. The curriculum integrated 3 major topical themes: technical (immunization topics), operational, and training adults. The technical and operational content was based on HCW tasks most directly affecting 2YL objectives. A cross-functional team developed all classroom, field activity, and training evaluation materials.

Results

Seventy-four participants attended TOT workshops in 2017. Based on a rubric defined by the course designers, 99% of the participants reported an acceptable level of confidence to apply and teach the course content. After the TOTs, participants conducted 65 workshops, 43 field visits, and 4 review meetings, reaching 1,378 HCWs within 7 months. Fifty-four percent of HCWs who received training from TOT participants reported an acceptable level of confidence in using the skills, and 92% reported they would prioritize applying the skills acquired during the training.

Discussion

The success factors for effective adult learning and TOT can be applied to design and implement high-quality TOT even in resource-limited settings. The factors include using a variety of approaches, spending enough class time to prepare TOT participants for their training role, setting specific expectations for cascading the training, and following up through mentorship and reporting. Strong collaboration across the administrative levels of the Ghana Health Service enabled cascade training.

SUBMITTER: Traicoff D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8514033 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Applying Adult Learning Best Practices to Design Immunization Training for Health Care Workers in Ghana.

Traicoff Denise D Tchoualeu Dieula Delissaint DD Opare Joseph J Wardle Melissa M Quaye Pamela P Sandhu Hardeep S HS Bonsu George G

Global health, science and practice 20210930 3

<h4>Introduction</h4>A 2016 assessment of frontline health care workers (HCWs) in Ghana identified knowledge, skill, and attitude gaps related to immunization during the second year of life (2YL). The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention subsequently supported the Ghana Health Service Immunization Program to apply best practices of adult learning and training of trainers (TOT) for a cascade training program for 2YL.<h4>Methods</h4>Five districts from each of the 3 regions (Greater Acc ...[more]

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Applying Adult Learning Best Practices to Design Immunization Training for Health Care Workers in Ghana.

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Applying Adult Learning Best Practices to Design Immunization Training for Health Care Workers in Ghana.

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