The training of peer educators
Peer educators received a standard training program. First, peer educators and teachers attended a training session for 10 days. The training content included intensive teaching, group discussions, and knowledge competitions. The training theme was divided into four sections: general introduction to reproductive health, knowledge and skills required to be a peer educator, knowledge of modern contraceptive methods, and practical demonstration needed to be a peer educator. The external team provided extensive training to all trainers, including training exercises outside the study area. Before delivering peer education sessions, trainers passed written and oral exams. The training and field exercises took approximately 20 days to complete before trainers were allowed to teach classes as peer educators.