Effectiveness Analysis of Maternal and Child Health ODA Project in Tanzania: Analysis of the Effect of Education Satisfaction on Transfer of Learning

Department of Health Administration, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea

Abstract: Background: In health ODA, the importance of nurturing and training skilled health care workers is emerging to strengthen the health system of developing countries. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of education satisfaction of health care workforce capacity-building programs, especially in the Korea health ODA project, and how it affected transfer of learning in a job context. Methods: A survey was conducted among 27 participants who received ODA capacity-building training in Tanzania, using a self-administered questionnaire. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS ver. 26.0, and multiple linear regression analysis was performed to verify the factors that affected transfer of learning. Results: Education satisfaction, both environment satisfaction (β = .636, p < .01) and content satisfaction (β = .433, p < .05), significantly affected transfer of learning. Conclusions: Educational program developers should find the best way to maximize positive transfer for better learning outcomes in ODA projects, considering participants’ satisfaction. In designing the training program in the health ODA project, increasing the participants’ satisfaction using appropriate educational environments and content should be essential in order to improve the program's effectiveness.