1. Intervention fidelity.
| Study | Curriculum or manual | Provider credentials | Training for intervention | Assessed adherence to protocol | Assessed intervention receipt1 | Fidelity |
| Berenson 2012 | 'Standardization of counseling techniques' (lower literacy handouts, key points, review instructions) | Not specific: Research assistants (RA) | Investigator trained RA in contraceptive counseling | Audio record some sessions for each RA; review for key points | Develop cue for pill‐taking, discuss risks and benefits of pill use, develop plan for side effects, practice condom application | 4 |
| Peipert 2008 | Computer‐delivered; participants were counseled about computer use | Computer‐delivered | Program based on prior system; extensively tested to provide intended feedback | Pre‐tested for delivery of feedback as intended | ‐‐‐ | 4 |
| Sieving 20122 | Case management: monthly for 18 months, core topics, standard guidelines. Peer leadership: peer‐educator training, 15‐session curriculum; service learning,16‐session curriculum and project. |
All programming led by case managers (health educators and youth workers), experienced with teens from diverse cultural backgrounds. | Practice and feedback on intervention strategies. | Ongoing clinical supervision by masters‐prepared person experienced with diverse youth groups. | Case management: specific topics covered were based on adolescent's needs. | 4 |
| Sieving 2013 | Case management: monthly core topics each 6 months. Peer leadership: peer‐educator training with 15‐session curriculum, group teaching practicum; service learning with standard curriculum. |
Case managers, intervention coordinators: women, aged 22 to 50 years, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, bachelor's or master's degree in related field, experience with youth programs. |
Not specific for intervention coordinators. Case managers ‐ training for program and in youth development; practice and feedback on strategies. |
Not specific for intervention coordinators. Case managers had coaching during first group. |
Case management: specific topics covered were based on adolescent's needs. | 4 |
1Pilot for Sieving 2013 2Participants' understanding and skills regarding the intervention