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Table 1 Training agenda for ASHAs for the Control of Hypertension in Rural India Feasibility Study

From: Evaluation of a training program of hypertension for accredited social health activists (ASHA) in rural India

Session

Title

Topics discussed

Day 1

Introduction

Roles and responsibilities of ASHAAims of CHIRI projectExpectations of research

Pre-training test

Assessment of knowledge and skills

Working with research group / research project

Expectation of data collection Need for consistency and accuracy

Measurement training

Anthropometric measurement

Prevention and control of Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs)

Modified from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare NCD ASHA training module number eight for prevention of NCDs [23]

Day 2

Measurement training

Measuring blood pressure and weight

Goal setting

SMART Goals explanation and practice

Hypertension knowledge

Community Meeting 1 Knowledge about high blood pressure, risk factors and complications

Measurements

Measuring blood pressure and weight

Day 3

Review Goals & Problem-Solving

Review goals set previous day and problem solve if goals not achieved

Self-care / management of hypertension

Community Meeting 2Recommendations for self-management, medication adherence, diet, physical activity, tobacco alcohol Referral to clinical care, monitoring etc.

Physical Activity

Community Meeting 3Physical activity, recommended quantity, intensity and some practical and easy activities to practice

Measurements

Measuring blood pressure and weight

Goal Setting

Set another goal and complete action plan

Day 4

Review Goals & Problem Solving

Review goals set previous day and problem solve if goals not achieved

Diet / Tobacco and Alcohol

Community Meeting 4Dietary approaches to prevent hypertension, tobacco control and alcohol cessation recommendations

Practical self-management

Community Meeting 5Practical advice and support for self-management

Measurements

Measuring blood pressure and weight

Goal Setting

Goal setting and action plan

Day 5

Review Goals & Problem Solving

Review goals set previous day and problem solve if goals not achieved

Putting it all together

Community Meeting 6Review key messages from the program

Preparation

Preparing for monthly meetingsDealing with informational needsExpectation of the group

Measurements

Measuring blood pressure and weight

Review Goals & Problem Solving

Review goals set previous day and problem solve if goals not achieved

Conclusion and final wrap up

Practicalities, (payment, who to contact, etc.), logistics

Post-training test

Assessment of knowledge and skills