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Table 1 Dimensions and constructs of the analytical framework and their description

From: Analysis of the implementation of a community-based intervention to control dengue fever in Burkina Faso

Dimensions

Constructs

Description

1. Characteristics of the intervention

1.2 Origin of the intervention

Stakeholders' perception of the origin of the intervention.

1.2 Quality and Strength of Evidence

Stakeholders' perceptions of the quality and validity of evidence that the intervention will achieve its intended outcomes (i.e. intervention theory).

1.3 Adaptability

The degree to which the intervention can be adapted or reinvented to meet local needs.

1.4 Complexity

The perceived difficulty of implementing the intervention, particularly in terms of duration, scope, level of disruption, centrality, and complexity, and the number of steps required to implement it.

2. External Context

2.1 Network

The degree to which the organization implementing the intervention is networked with external organizations.

3. Internal Context

3.1 Structural characteristics

The social architecture, age, maturity, and size of the organization implementing the intervention.

3.2 Networks and communications

The nature and quality of social networks and formal and informal communications in the organization.

3.3 Preparation of implementation

Tangible and immediate indicators of organizational commitment to implement the intervention.

3.4 Commitment of the leaders

The commitment, involvement, and responsibility of the leaders and managers of AGIR (the organization that implements the intervention) with regard to implementation.

3.5 Available resources

The amount of resources devoted to implementation and operations, including money, training, and education, physical space, and time.

4. Characteristics of individuals

4.1 Knowledge and beliefs about the intervention

Individual attitudes towards the intervention and the values attributed to the intervention, as well as knowledge of the facts, truths, and principles related to the intervention.

4.2 Self-efficacy

Individuals' belief in their own ability to execute action plans to achieve implementation goals.

5. Process

5.1 Planification

The degree to which plans, methods, and tasks for implementing an intervention are developed in advance and the quality of these methods.

5.2 Implication

Attract and involve appropriate people in the implementation and use of the intervention through a combined strategy of social marketing, education, role modeling, training, and other similar activities.

5.3 Formally appointed internal leaders for implementation

The members of the association promoting the intervention who have distinguished themselves by their dedication and commitment to implementation.

5.4 Champions

People who are dedicated to supporting, marketing, and conducting the implementation, and to overcoming the indifference or resistance that the intervention can cause in an organization.

  1. Source: Adapted from Damschroder et al. [28]