Strengthening the primary care workforce to deliver community case management for child health in rural Indonesia

Agus Setiawan, Angela Dawson

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Abstract

Objectives. The aim of the present study was to report on the implementation of community case management (CCM) to reduce infant mortality in a rural district, namely Kutai Timur, Kalimantan Indonesia. Methods. An interpretive qualitative methodology was used. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 primary healthcare workers (PHCWs), and PHCWs were observed during a consultation with mothers to gain insight into the delivery of the new protocol and workforce issues. The field notes and interview transcripts were analysed thematically. Results. PHCWs reported that their performance had improved as a result of increased knowledge and confidence. The implementation of CCM had also reportedly enhanced the PHCWs' clinical reasoning. However, the participants noted confusion surrounding their role in prescribing medication. Conclusions. CCM is viewed as a useful model of care in terms of enhancing the capacity of rural PHCWs to provide child health care and improve the uptake of life-saving interventions. However, work is needed to strengthen the workforce and to fully integrate CCM into maternal and child health service delivery across Indonesia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)536-541
Number of pages6
JournalAustralian Health Review
Volume42
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • primary health care workers

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