Composition of village-based discussion groups
| Participants* | Group | Total | ||
| A | B | C | ||
| Women of reproductive age | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Family members† | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Traditional healers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Religious leaders and elders | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Community health volunteers‡ | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Community/village officials‡ | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Community/village health workers‡ | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Number of participants, total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 |
| Proportion participants, female:male | 75:25 | 50:50 | 100:0 | 75:25 |
*All participants recruited were 18 years or older. Although participants were categorised by more than one role in the community, one role per individual was considered for participant recruitment. We agreed roles with participants to identify what they felt to be their primary role in the community.
†Close relative: parents, grandparents, siblings, children, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
‡We acknowledged that people with working arrangements, particularly village health workers and village officials, may not be available for a series of six weekly meetings. We also acknowledged the ethical imperative of engaging participants who would otherwise be involved in earning income and/or the provision of public services. The groups were convened with careful consideration of minimising disruption to local public services.