Title: Trip report: Focus Group Training Workshop, Accra, Ghana.

POPLINE Document Number: 050059

Author(s):

Kumah OM

Source citation:

Baltimore, Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, Population Information Program, Population Communication Services, 1986. [6], 17, [32] p.

Abstract:

A 3-phase focus group (FG) training workshop was held for the core training staff of the Ministry of Health/Health Education Division, Ghana, in September-October 1986. The goals of the workshop were to teach FG techniques, to use FG to conduct a KAP survey of Level B health providers, and to use the results to develop a IEC training curriculum for these providers. During the classroom phase, participants practiced FG methods and developed 3 instruments for field use. They then conducted FGs at 25 sites throughout the country. The resulting data showed that Level B health providers are generally knowledgeable and favorable to family planning, but are skeptical about method effectiveness, safety, reversibility (sterilization) and acceptability (sexual pleasure). Their clinics are handicapped by lack of contraceptive supplies, logistic support, clinic equipment, and IEC materials, especially audiovisuals. Many workers want more training in family planning, IEC and use of IEC materials beyond posters. It was recommended that lack of contraceptive supplies and clinic equipment be addressed 1st, and priority be placed on family planning and IEC training of both nursing students and current health workers.

Keywords:

Ghana
Staff Attitude
IEC
Focus Groups
Audiovisual Aids
Health Education
Family Planning Education
Family Planning Instructors
Training Activities
On-The-Job Training
Misinformation
Family Planning Personnel
Nurses and Nursing
Rural Health Centers
Family Planning Personnel Evaluation
Developing Countries
Africa, Western
Africa South of the Sahara
Africa
Attitude
Psychological Factors
Behavior
Program Activities
Programs
Organization and Administration
Data Collection
Research Methodology
Educational Technics
Educational Activities
Education
Family Planning Programs
Family Planning
Training Programs
Communication
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Health Facilities