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. 2022 Dec 22;1(12):e0000165. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000165

Table 2. Advantages and limitations of using the videos for training.

Advantages Limitations
The videos: Challenges include:
1. provide a practical demonstration of the process of administering SMC safely and recording the information 1. ensuring everyone has engaged with the video. When the training is not in the classroom, it can be difficult to ensure that everyone has participated in the training
2. provide simple clear messages 2. lack of opportunities to ask questions
3. ensure everyone has the same information 3. not all drug distributors have an android phone so access to the video may be difficult
4. audio visuals are useful teaching aids as the images stay in people’s minds and help with learning and retention of information 4. not all areas have power or data projectors to show the video to a group during in-person training
5. can be used to train drug distributors and as an aide memoire by drug distributors and supervisors 5. narration needs to be in local languages and accents
6. can be shared on electronic platforms 6. videos need to reflect local practices and national guidelines, and terminology
7. could be used for online training, and reduce the need for travel
8. are short and save time
9. provide a useful summary of the content of in-person training