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Table 2 Data collection instruments

From: Acceptability and impact of group interpersonal therapy (IPT-G) on Kenyan adolescent mothers living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): a qualitative analysis

Constructs/and domains

Activities

Parameters

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 4 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