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Table 1 Cascade of steps involved in PrEP uptake and corresponding data sources

From: Decentralizing the delivery of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through family physicians and sexual health clinic nurses: a dissemination and implementation study protocol

Step

Description

Outcome measure

Data source

2

Card distribution

Number of cards distributed

CBO partners

Number of e-card impressions

Networking apps

3

Patient initiates module

Number of unique codes used to login

Online learning management platform (see section 5.2)

Patient completes online patient module

Number of codes/logins reaching end of patient module

4a

Patient brings postcard to family physician

Number of patients who initiate PrEP discussion with physician

Patient self-report on follow-up questionnaire (section 5.2)

5a

FP initiates CME

Number of unique codes used to login

Online learning management platform

FP completes CME

Number of codes/logins reaching end of module quiz/certificate

6a

Physician prescribes PrEP

Number of patients provided PrEP prescription by family physician

Patient and physician follow-up questionnaires

4b

Patient brings postcard to sexual health clinic

Number of patients who approach TPH for an initial PrEP appointment

Patient self-report on follow-up questionnaire

5b

Patient attends sexual health clinic appt.

Number of appointments booked

TPH Appointment Scheduling System

Number of appointments attended

6b

Nurse prescribes PrEP

Number of patients provided PrEP prescription by TPH nurse

TPH patient charts