Table 1 Timelines for intervention implementation, outcome data collection and evaluation
Intervention component/Data collection period | Description of the evaluation period | Timescales |
|---|---|---|
Standard RDT training | Â | 18 Jan to 28 Jan 2011 |
RDT supply | Â | 22 Feb 2011 to 31 Jan 2012 |
 Evaluation period 1 | Commenced following standard RDT training and RDT supply until the start of the interactive workshops | 4 to 6 weeks |
24 Feb to 3 April 2011 | ||
Interactive workshops | Â | 4 April to 18 May 2011 |
 Evaluation period 2 | Commenced once the interactive workshops had been completed until the start of the feedback SMS | approx 20 weeks |
19 May to 9 Oct 2011 | ||
Feedback SMS | Â | 10 Oct 2011 to 12 Mar 2012 |
 Evaluation period 3 | Commenced when the feedback SMS were introduced until the start of the motivational SMS | 13 weeks |
10 Oct 2011 to 8 Jan 2012 | ||
Motivational SMS | Â | 9 Jan to 12 Mar 2012 |
 Evaluation period 4 | Commenced once the motivational SMS were introduced until the final exit survey | 6 to 9 weeks |
9 Jan to 12 Mar 2012 | ||
Final exit survey | Â | 22 Feb to 12 Mar 2012 |
Overall evaluation period | Commenced following the introduction of the RDTs until the final exit survey | 22 Feb 2011 to 12 Mar 2012 |