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Table 1 Target populations and approach used in reaching target population

From: Community engagement in biomedical research in an African setting: the Kintampo Health Research Centre experience

Target population

Approach

Number conducted

Target population reached

Male and female adolescents

FGD

6

48

Women with children under 5 years

FGD

6

32

Men whose children have or have not been involved in any study conducted by KHRC

FGD

6

37

Women 45 years+

FGD

6

43

Traditional leaders

IDI

2

2

Assembly men and women and government appointees.

IDI

12

12

Head of district commission for human rights and administrative justice.

IDI

1

1

District Information officer.

IDI

1

1

Church leaders

IDI

2

2

Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU ) Official

IDI

1

1

Health professionals

IDI

3

3

Traditional healer

IDI

1

1

Director of Agriculture

IDI

1

1

Unit committee members.

IDI

1

1

Chemical drug sellers

IDI

2

2

Ghana Police personnel

IDI

2

2

Community members

Radio discussions

7

~52,000

Community members

Community durbars

33

~86,700

Assembly members, the media, health professionals and other government organizations

Workshops

5

145