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. 2018 Jul 20;13(7):e0198784. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0198784

Table 2. Indicators of adoption, fidelity, and proposed success endpoints [51].

Indicators of adoption and fidelity Indicator measure Data source Success endpoints
Adoption Testing uptake and synergy into HIV programme % of pregnant women tested for syphilis, malaria and anaemia by POCTs; unchanged or improved % of women tested for HIV ANC register ≥ 90% tested; ≥0% change in HIV testing rates
Fidelity Clinical management % of pregnant women who receive appropriate:
a) preventive care
b) correct management for test positive cases
Exit interviews ≥90% received
Information giving % of pregnant women who were given:
a) information about the four tests
b) test results
c) HIV counselling
d) syphilis partner notification advice
Exit interviews ≥90% given/counselled/advised
Health worker proficiency of POCT Proficiency scores measuring the ability of the health care worker to correctly perform rapid diagnostic tests per manufacturer guidelines Proficiency scores (%) ≥90% on check-list

POCTs: point-of-care tests; POCT: point-of-care testing; ANC: antenatal care