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. 2023 May 30;5:31. Originally published 2022 Sep 14. [Version 2] doi: 10.12688/openresafrica.13438.2

Table 3. Facilitators aligned to Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) that strengthen implementation maternal death surveillance and response (MDSR) at National Referral Hospital.

Basic concepts/Codes Categories (Sub-Themes) Theory of planned
behavior
Broader
Theme
Orient HWs in concepts/ benefits of MDSR Train / mentor all stakeholders on MDSR
Perceived behavioral
Control
Sensitize HWs on MDSR FACILITATORS
Train all health workers on importance
Train how to conduct
Train administrators
No blame game Strengthen Leadership/ Governance and
support blame free environment
Subjective norms
Not punitive
Collective responsibility
Committed leadership
Address leadership issues
Change attitude

Provide refreshments during meetings
Create Incentives for meetings


Enhance attitudes to
MDSR
Identify motivators
Give an allowance
Reward people
Keep meetings short
Regular committees Strengthen / Create more committees
Strengthen teams
Orient committee members
Conduct weekly meetings
Orient all new members e.g SHOs as soon
as they come
Feedback to providers Complete the MDSR cycle
Complete the cycle
Implement actions