Evaluation of a Neonatal Resuscitation Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals in Zanzibar, Tanzania: A Pre-post Intervention Study

Background: Neonatal mortality rates remain high in Sub-Saharan African countries. Improving the newborn resuscitation skills of healthcare professionals is important addressing this challenge. The aim study was to evaluate a neonatal training programme delivered over two-year period for Zanzibar, Tanzania. Methods: A pre- and post-intervention designed. We 2-day 2017 2 days refresher 2018. Knowledge evaluated by self-designed survey (11 items with total score 22) before after two periods, were checklist (six domains 25 50) completed trainers based on their observations. Statistical analysis included differences knowledge scores sessions between periods. Results: 23 participated both sessions. mean increased from 9.60 13.60 (95% CI: −5.900; −2.099, p < 0.001), 2018, 10.80 15.44 −6.062; −3.217, 0.001). post-training time 2018 −3.489; 0.190, = 0.030). performance periods 32.26 (SD 2.35) 42.43 1.73) −11.402; −8.945, Conclusion: theoretical 9-month period. Continuous local needs resource-limited countries essential provide confidence initiate improve outcomes.