Impact of Training of Traditional Birth Attendants on Maternal Health Care: A Community-based Study.

Objective: To study the impact of Training of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) on maternal health care in a rural area.

Methods: An interventional study in the Primary Health Center area was conducted over 1-year period between March 2006 and February 2007, which included all the 50 Traditional Birth Attendants (30 previously trained and 20 untrained), as study participants. Pretest evaluation regarding knowledge, attitude, and practices about maternal care was done.

Impact of training of traditional birth attendants on the newborn care.

Objective: To study the impact of training of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) on the Newborn care in resource poor setting in rural area.

Methods: A community based study in the Primary Health Center (PHC) area was conducted over one year period between March 2006 to February 2007. The study participants were 50 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs)who conduct home deliveries in the PHC area.