Table 1 Data collector recruitment and training, EN-BIRTH study
| Â | Bangladesh | Nepal | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|
Who were the trainers? | EN-BIRTH research team: 7 Trainers from local hospital: 0 Other: 0 | EN-BIRTH research team: 8 Trainers from local hospital: 3 Other: Head of department and hospital director were present during orientation. | EN-BIRTH research team: 14 Trainers from local hospital: 9 Other: 5 [administrators] |
Number of training participants | Managers: 0 Supervisors: 4 Data collectors: 51 Total: 55 | Managers: 4 Supervisors: 4 Data collectors: 27 Total: 31 | Managers: 9 Supervisors: 12 Data collectors: 71 Total: 92 |
Number of days for training | Total: 11 days Theoretical: 7 days Hands-on: 4 days | Total: 2 weeks Theoretical: 7 days Hands-on: 7 days | Total: 2 weeks Theoretical: 7 days Hands-on: 7 days |
Pre-training test scores % | Range: 25–85 Average: 60 | Range: 16–87 Average: 52 | Range: 15–82 Average: 45 |
Post-training test scores % | Range: 65–100 Average: 86 | Range: 20–100 Average: 60 | Range: 15–100 Average: 57 |
Number who failed post-training tests | 2 Failed Extra training given and both eventually passed | 4 Failed additional training was provided re-test was done and all were passed | 14 Failed and did not proceed. Some observers were reallocated as trackers |
Additional training provision | 1 round, in 2 batches. Daily supervision and on the job training provided. | Daily supervision and on the job training provided. | On the job training where required. This was through monitoring and supportive supervision |