[Evaluation of integrated health workers training of basic course (author's transl)].

PIP: Integrated training of field workers was initiated in 1978, with a week training course in family planning, maternal and child health, and tuberculosis control. This course provided orientation. In 1979, a 2 week course actually preparing workers for their field activities was inaugurated. Data collected from 182 field workers who attended the course in 1979 are analyzed here. Mean age of workers was 23.6, 3.4 years lower than a 1971 survey revealed. All workers were licensed, while in 1971 39% were without licenses. 32.8% were dissatisfied with their current job (51.8% among maternal and child health workers). Improved pay and working environment is urgently needed. Most workers were satisfied with the 2 week course and responded favorably to the lecturers, although a few wished to have more contact with the training staff. Audiovisual materials were considered adequate but could be improved. Printed materials were generally well accepted. Practice and demonstration sessions were shown to be effective, while case study and field observation were not; improvement is needed in these areas. The trainees were generally enthusiastic about the program and hopeful about their contributions to integration. More time for study and review was urged, and a continuous effort at curriculum development and operational improvement of the training program is needed. (Author's modified)^ieng