Clinical Supervision for Quality Reproductive Health Services in Primary Health Care in Egypt: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were to assess clinical supervision (CS) role in quality family planning/reproductive health services (FP/RHS) in Ministry of Health and Population-primary health care (MOHP-PHC) facilities through objective analysis. METHODS: Settings: MOHP and five Egyptian governorates. Design: A qualitative study with objective analysis that covers strengths and sustainability. Sampling: Random sample of 25 districts and 250 health units (one physician and one nurse from each unit) from five governorates. Data collection: Focus group discussions (FGDs) (n = 21) for clinical supervisors at central, governorate, and district levels. RESULTS: FGDs raised vital roles of CS in FP/RHS. Clinical supervisors were dissatisfied because they are not partners in decision making in MOHP training programs. CONCLUSION: CS in FP/RHS is important for sustainable capacity building of the service providers teams in PHC facilities.