Table 1 Sample of stakeholders interviewed
Research participants | Data collection methods | Navrongo/Accra | Kilifi/Nairobi |
|---|---|---|---|
Researchers/Research assistants | In-depth interviews | 12 (10 men and 2 women) | 12 (8 men and 4 women) |
Cross study key informants (Clinical trials coordinator, lab manager, community liaison, training coordinator) | In-depth interviews and group discussion | 1(man) | 5 (4 men, 1 woman) |
Community facilitators and representatives | Focus group discussions | 1 group | 1 group (5 men and 1 woman) |
Fieldworkers | Focus group discussions | 2 groups | 2 groups |
Ethics committees | In-depth interviews | 6 (4 men and 2 women) | 8 (5 men and 3 women) |
Total data collection activities | Â | 22 (19 IDIs and 3 FGDs) | 28 (25 IDIs and 3 FGDs) |