Skip to main content

Table 1 Summary of methods

From: Delivery strategies for optimizing uptake of contraceptives among adolescents aged 15–19 years in Nsanje District, Malawi

Sample

Method

Purpose

Sample characteristics

Sample size

Adolescents

In-depth interviews

To understand a condition, experience, or event from a personal perspective

They were categorized into three; school going, out-of-school, and those attending YFHS and were four in each category

12

Teachers

In-depth interviews

To understand a condition, experience, or event from a personal perspective

These were Secondary School teachers and were included in the study as they are the ones responsible for providing sexuality education

4

Parents

In-depth interviews

To understand a condition, experience, or event from a personal perspective

These are responsible for advice and custodian of adolescents upbringing

4

Traditional Leaders

Focus group discussions

To investigate beliefs, attitudes, and concepts of normative behavior

These are influential people and custodians of power who controls the dos and don’ts of the people necessary for maintaining accepted and expected cultural and moral behavior in the community

1 with 9 traditional Leaders

Health Care Workers

Key informant interviews

To explore background information or an institutional perspective

These are professionals such as nurses and clinicians providing YFHS and Family Planning at hospital and Community or primary level

11