The Potential Role Of Mlearning For The Training Of Health Workers In Some Selected Health Science Colleges In Ethiopia

Regardless of the high potential role thought of mobile device in some pilotrnprojects, there is no enough evidence that describes the potential role ofrnmLearning for the training of health workers in Ethiopia.rnThis study has the objective of assessing the potential role of mLearning forrnthe training of health workers in Ethiopia. Mixed design cross sectional methodrnhas been employed where by a self administered questionnaire was designedrnand distributed to a total of forty (40) health workers and thirty(30) trainersrnworking in Dr Tewelde, Debrebirhan and Shashamane Health SciencernColleges.Policy makers from Federal Ministry of Health has also been includedrnin the study. In-depth interview was also conducted with key informants.rnThere were six pilot mLearning projects tested in Ethiopia specifically meant tornimprove the knowledge and skill of health workers. This study explored thernpotential of mLearning and developed mLearning model for the training ofrnhealth workers in Ethiopia.rnThe finding of this study shows that health workers, trainers and policy makersrnand alike see much potential in using mLearning for the training of healthrnworkers to improve the quality of training provided in the Health SciencernColleges by loading audio-visual teaching aids, short message service,rnimproving communication between trainers and students, and ultimatelyrnequipping learners with the necessary knowledge and skill for better healthrnoutcomes

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