Cameroon: Midline Qualitative Study Findings Report

Within the context of the PBF pilot and impact evaluation, a midterm qualitative study was conducted. The PBF Cameroon midline qualitative study focused on two primary objectives:  (i) to capture experiences in the piloting of PBF at the central, regional and district level (perspectives of decision-makers, policymakers, and providers); and (ii) to capture experiential elements of health service delivery at the operational level (perspectives of community leaders and members).

The midline qualitative study was conducted from July 2013 – September 2014. A total of 128 interviews (112 in-depth interviews and 16 focus group discussions) were collected across four regions of Cameroon: the Anglophone-dominated Northwest and Southwest regions and Francophone Littoral and East regions from January to March 2014. In-depth interviews were conducted with central, regional, and district-level health officials in addition to health providers and leaders at PBF-participating health facilities in addition to civilian leaders of communities served by PBF health facilities. The focus group discussions were held at the community level with female adults who resided within communities served by PBF health facilities. The in-depth interviews and focus group discussions focused around experiences and perspectives of stakeholders regarding their reactions and perceptions of PBF implementation in the targeted regions.