Table 2 Timeline of CVCT implementation events, Durban, South Africa, 2013
From: Implementation of couples’ voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Durban, South Africa
Week 1 | Didactic training of 1st cohort of counselors (13 counselors from each of the 5 clinics) |
Prepare clinic supplies and data collection materials | |
Training and practicum for promoters | |
Week 2 | Didactic training of 2nd cohort of counselors (8 counselors from each of the 5 clinics) |
Practical training of 1st cohort of counselors | |
Promoters finish practical and do promotions under supervision | |
Week 3 | Clinics open with 1st cohort of counselors |
Practical training of 2nd cohort of counselors | |
Promotions | |
Data training on quality control and cleaning of databases, observe data collection in clinics | |
Weeks 4-20 | Clinics open with all trained counselors |
Counselors facilitate clinic talks in antenatal care and under five clinics | |
Promotions | |
Data entry, quality control, and cleaning |