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. 2017 Jul 1;31(Suppl 3):S243–S252. doi: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001531

Table 1.

Example change concepts tested.

Indicator targeted Letter Change concept tested Outcome
HIV prevention and transmission knowledge A Clarify with HCW team that open mouth kissing is not a route of HIV transmission Retained
B Emphasize methods of prevention and transmission during post-test session when information may be better absorbed than during pre-test session Retained
C Poster on wall with modes of prevention and routes of transmission Retained
D Try harder to remember to discuss modes of prevention and transmission Not retained
E Administer pre and post counseling questionnaire about modes of prevention and transmission to AYA Not retained
F Confirm and correct AYA knowledge by asking AYA to teach the information back to the HCW Retained
Satisfaction G Play ‘youthful’ music at clinic; ask AYA what kinds of music they like Retained
H Provide brochure about full range of services available at Youth Center, not only HTS Retained
I Use all possible rooms in clinic to conduct HTS to reduce waiting time Retained
J Ask AYA how satisfied they feel with services Not retained
K Provide warm welcome at reception with smile Retained
L Provide AYA-friendly reading material in reception area Retained
M Measure waiting time at clinic Not retained
N Coordination between counselors and reception to reduce waiting time for HTS Retained
FP and STI discussion O Introduce FP and STI screening into counseling Retained
P Incorporate FP and STI screening into standardized operating procedures (SOP) Retained
Q Call referral clinic to ensure client linked to FP and STI evaluation services Not retained
R 3-question pregnancy prevention form placed with other HTS form as visual aid and cue Retained
Trainings and overall changes S HCW training about CQI methodology
T Leadership training about how to interpret run charts and give feedback
U Use of cue cards to prompt all adopted changes
Intent to retest No change concepts tested

AYA, adolescents and young adults; CQI, continuous quality improvement; FP, family planning; HCW, healthcare worker; HTS, HIV testing services; STI, sexually transmitted infection.