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Table 2 Description of training workshops provided for support group members

From: Utility of HIV support groups in advancing implementation research in resource-limited settings: experiences from an urban-setting HIV support group in Zimbabwe

Training Activity

Subject Matter

Cumulative Number of Beneficiaries 2011–2018

Life-skills training for income generation

Batik Making, Jewelry, Detergents Liquid Making,

912

Nutrition sensitive agriculture training

Backyard vegetable gardening, Chicken Rearing, Herbal Gardening, Mushroom Production

916

Food Preparation and Preservation

Juice Making, Fruit Jam Making

494

Psychosocial support training to enhance peer support

Ethical use of social media, Psycho-social support training

468

Knowledge on Medicine and Treatment Procedures

Adherence education (Ruzivo Nezvemishonga), ART Treatment, Concomitant Use of Herbal and Traditional Medicines

1080

Nutrition Care and Support Training Sessions

Basic Nutrition Education, Dietary Education

817

  1. *Cumulative exceeded active members as non-active members participated. Active membership status was strict as described above