Table 1 Outline of activities conducted during participatory learning and action group activities
Section | Activity | Summary |
|---|---|---|
1 (day 1) | Group discussion | Discussion focussing on knowledge of vertical transmission of HIV and the PMTCT programme |
2 (day 1) | PMTCT ‘journey’ | Arrangement of cards representing components of PMTCT services (ANC attendance; HIV testing; provision of antiretroviral drugs to mothers and infants; delivery in the health centre; infant feeding advice) |
3 (day 1) | Storyline and role-play | Character and storyline development, role-play of the story composed, followed by group discussion reflecting on the play |
4 (day 2) | Barriers brainstorm & ‘wall of challenges’ | Group discussion of barriers at each step of the PMTCT ‘journey’ and creation of cards representing each barrier; ranking of barriers by arranging barrier cards on a wall |
5 (day 2) | Hanging fruits tree | Brainstorming of possible solutions to overcome the barriers identified, with solutions represented on fruit shaped cards; fruits placed on a tree diagram, according to how easy or difficult to achieve |