Table 2.
Distribution of Training related and factors affecting the implementation of the IMNCI strategy among health care professionals in public health institution of Yifat cluster, North Shewa zone April, 2016. (n = 201).
| Variable | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Year of service as healthcare provider | ||
| <5 years | 119 | 59.2 |
| 6–10 years | 67 | 33.3 |
| >10 years | 15 | 7.5 |
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| Worked in under five OPD | ||
| Yes | 162 | 80.6 |
| No | 39 | 19.4 |
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| Year of service in under five OPD | ||
| 0–5 years | 159 | 79 |
| >=6 years | 3 | 1.5 |
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| Attended IMNCI training | ||
| Yes | 116 | 57.7 |
| No | 85 | 42.3 |
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| Types of IMNCI training | ||
| Pre service | 13 | 6.5 |
| In service | 103 | 51.24 |
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| Period of last IMNCI training | ||
| 2001–2004 | 28 | 13.9 |
| 2005–2009 | 68 | 33.8 |
| 2010–2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015+ | 17 | 8.5 |
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| Received follow up training | ||
| Yes | 22 | 10.9 |
| No | 179 | 89.1 |
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| Period of IMNCI follow up training | ||
| 2000–2004 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 2005–2009 | 19 | 9.5 |
| 2010–2014 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 2015+ | 6 | 3 |
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| Factors influencing the implementation of IMNCI Strategy | ||
| Shortage of staff | 33 | 16.4 |
| Time consuming | 66 | 33 |
| Lack of supplies | 75 | 37.3 |
| Untrained staff | 113 | 56.2 |
| Lack of supervision | 55 | 27.4 |
| Lack of knowledge | 17 | 8.5 |
| Lack of good attitude | 24 | 11.9 |