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Table 3 Health system-related outcomes to be evaluated before and after HPV trial

From: Protocol for the formative phase of a trial (SHE-CAN) to test co-designed implementation strategies for HPV-based cervical screening among vulnerable women in two diverse settings in India

Outcome

Outcome definitions

Current VIA programme

HPV trial

Adoption

a) Extent to which cervical screening is available in settings in study areas

b) N, % of settings and staff allocated to the interventions that adopted HPV intervention

c) Key differences between adopters and non -adopters

d) Qualitative: barriers and facilitators

Facility assessment survey checklista

Qualitative studya

Trial evaluation of settings and providers

Qualitative studya

Implementation

a) Fidelity of local implementation in comparison to national/state guidelines over time

b) Nature of adaptations made and reasons

c) Implementation costs

Facility assessment survey checklista

Qualitative studya

Screening registry for trial

Feedback survey

Qualitative studya

Maintenance

a) Assessing sustainability of the screening programme and scale up to all areas

Trends in VIA screening coverage and frequency of offer of screening and fidelity to guidelines over time

Post-trial stakeholder assessment of sustainability and modifications, using qualitative interviews and ISATb

  1. aModified IARC instruments for health facility survey and interviews [30]
  2. bIntervention Scalability Assessment Tool [31]