Table 2 The project timeline

1

Formation of team and coordination

Planning and need assessment

3 months

1

X

2

Finalizing protocol and manuals

2 months

1

X

3

Hiring staff; selection and training of CORPs; identification of health Facilities and training of health workers

1 month

1

X

4

Baseline studies and data analysis and interim report

2 months

1

X

5

Preparation for intervention, Development of IEC

1 month

1

X

6

Recruitment of patients

3 months

1

X

7

Conducting follow-up visits

6 months

1 & 2

X

X

8

Laboratory samples collected

1 & 2

X

X

9

Mid-study report

1 month

1

X

10

Post-intervention survey

3 months

2

X

11

Final data analysis

2 months

2

X

12

Final report writing

1 months

2

X