Evaluation of updated midwifery pre-service training in Kenya

Protocol for evaluation of the implementation of the updated midwifery syllabi for pre-service training in Kenya: a randomized controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14203188

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-09

Start date

2021-03-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-28

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Conditions

Pre-service training for midwives Not Applicable

Interventions

Randomisation This will be a mixed methods study that involves a cluster randomized control study design and qualitative research methodology in 20 training institutions. Randomisation would be strat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Midwifery training educators and clinical instructors offering the diploma midwifery training program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measured at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months: 1. Knowledge of midwifery educators delivering the updated curricula measured using an online survey 2. Confidence of midwifery educators delivering the updated curricula measured using an online survey	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Teaching style measured using direct observational checklists at baseline, 3 months and at 12 months 2. Experiences of midwifery educators implementing the updated curricula measured using qualitative key informant interviews and focused group discussions at 6 and 12 months 3. Final year midwifery students' performance measured at the end of the 3-year training using qualifying/licensure examination results	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Teaching style measured using direct observational checklists at baseline, 3 months and at 12 months 2. Experiences of midwifery educators implementing the updated curricula measured using qualitative key informant interviews and focused group discussions at 6 and 12 months 3. Final year midwifery students' performance measured at the end of the 3-year training using qualifying/licensure examination results

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Countries

Kenya

Contacts

Public ContactDuncan Shikuku

duncan.shikuku@lstmed.ac.uk+254 725523716

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026