Constructs/and domains | Activities | Parameters |
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IPT inventory | Assess quality of Interpersonal relationship for postpartum adolescents | Weekly questionnaire to assess interaction changes |
Knowledge of IPT and delivery skills | Make field notes during session which records: (i) Depression symptoms for each participant (ii) Progress in IPT problem areas (iii) Plan for next session If the participant fails to attend session or dropped out, the CHWs should state the reason and plans for contacting her | CHWs weekly notes during session (Filled by the CHW) |
IPT process monitoring | Clinical supervisor issues printed copies on protocol to CHWs to guide them on tasks, steps and techniques to be used from pre-group phase, initial phase (session 1), middle phase (session 2–7) and termination phase (session 8) | Session-by-session IPT activities (Issued by clinical supervisor to CHWs) |
 | Competency: CHW’s level of IPT-G understanding from the training, piloting, supervision and mentorship. Clinical supervisor reports the strengths, difficulties and prescribe plans for improvement | Pre-group phase (Clinical supervisor asses individual CHW on their ability to administer IPT-G) |
Feasibility and acceptability | Clinical supervisor and research assistant conducted FGDs for CHWs prior and after IPT-G intervention. FGDs was also conducted for PPAs after intervention at the 4Â months of follow-up. In-depth interviews for: Nursing officer in-charge, Laboratory technologist, PMTCT-Nurse, CHA, and Mentor -mother at the two study sites | FGDs, Key Informants interviews, and observations |