Table 1.
PAC | Pediatric HIV | |
---|---|---|
Program design |
2 districts |
4 districts |
District TOT |
6 days |
10 days |
Orientation/Initial training |
2 days in Kampala |
At facility visit |
DHF training visits |
6 visits (2 × per month, 3 months) |
8 visits (2 × per month, 4 months) |
District trainers |
12 |
12 |
Providers trained |
20 |
54 |
Number of health facilities |
16 |
8 |
Selection criteria |
Key health centers that frequently refer patients with post-abortion complications |
Targeted health centers with multiple cadres responsible for all components of HIV care |
Knowledge and competency assessments | True/False written assessment; Observed structured clinical exam (OSCE) with 5 stations | Multiple choice and True/False written assessment; Direct observation of clinical practice with key skills checklist |
LDHF – low dose, high frequency, TOT – training of trainers, PAC – post-abortion care