Table 3 Critical characteristics of AIN-C emerging from program design
Characteristic of AIN-C | Design categorya |
|---|---|
Learning and formative research from earlier experiences informed program design | Content |
Limit the education messaging per AIN-C visit | Content |
Regularity of follow-up with program participants | Content |
Targeting of worse-off communities | Delivery |
CHWs working as a team sharing the workload | Delivery |
Culture of volunteerism + operationalizing incentives | Delivery |
Flexibility in implementation at the community level | Delivery |
Information sharing up to the health system and down to the community | Delivery |
Standardized plans for training, supervision and monitoring of CHWs | Support |
Linkages between CHWs and health system: referrals, other services | Support |
Community participation for site selection, CHW selection and community meetings | Support |
Strong government and political commitment to the program | Support |