TABLE 1. Characteristics of mLearning Participants, Senegal 2013 (N = 20)
CharacteristicNo. (%)
Diploma/post
 Midwife7 (35)
 Nurse6 (30)
 Nursing assistant5 (25)
 Health agent2 (10)
Age group, years
 30–349 (45)
 35–445 (25)
 45–566 (30)
Sex
 Male11 (55)
 Female9 (45)
Type of facility
 Health post18 (90)
 District hospital2 (10)
Facility location
 Urban7 (35)
 Rural13 (65)
Frequency of provision of family planning servicesa
 Multiple times a day15 (75)
 Once a day3 (15)
 Once a week2 (10)
Contraceptive method most often requested by clientsa
 Injectable contraceptives17 (85)
 Contraceptive pills3 (15)
Personal mobile phone used for the courseb 20 (100)
Previously used mobile phone for any work-related activity20 (100)
 Referred a patient16 (80)
 Requested stock13 (65)
 Received work-related information/guidance11 (55)
 Submitted data to the Ministry of Health or other stakeholders7 (35)
 Scheduled work hours4 (20)
 Training2 (10)
 Other5 (25)

  • ↵a As reported by provider.

  • ↵b Four participants shared their phone with someone else, although only one reported that it made it difficult at times to complete the course.