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Table 1 Details of intervention components

From: Educational films for improving screening and self-management of gestational diabetes in India and Uganda (GUIDES): study protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial

Film package

Audience

Output

Focus

Delivery method

Country versions and available format

1

Doctors and nurses/midwives

1 short film for doctors, 1 short film for nurses

Knowledge and relevant clinical guidelines, skills for glucose monitoring and managing medication, and lifestyle counselling

Professional development meetings

2 films for India:

-Kannada voiceover with subtitles

-English voiceover with subtitles

2 films for Uganda:

-English voiceover with subtitles

2

Pregnant women

1 short film

Raising awareness of GDM and the need for testing, healthy lifestyles during pregnancy

Screened in antenatal waiting rooms, available for mobile viewing

1 film for India:

-Dhakani voiceover with subtitles

-Kannada voiceover with subtitles

1 film for Uganda:

-Luganda voiceover with subtitles

-English voiceover with subtitles

3

Women diagnosed with GDM

4 short films (4 modules: basic physiology; skills to make lifestyle changes; medical and self-management; problem-solving and coping)

Education programme for women with GDM to empower them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage GDM successfully.

Screened during regular support sessions, available for mobile viewing

4 films for India:

-Dhakani voiceover with subtitles

-Kannada voiceover with subtitles

4 films for Uganda:

-Luganda voiceover with subtitles

-English voiceover with subtitles