Table 2 Study participants and data collection methods
Participants | Somaliland | Sierra Leone | Data collection method used |
|---|---|---|---|
Users of service | Recently delivered women: Abi Eden: 6 Iftin: 8 Mohammed Moge: 8 Saxaardid: 6 Sheik Noor: 6 | Pregnant/recently delivered women: Kamawonie: 7 Fintonia: 8 | Focus group discussion: 10 in Somaliland 2 in Sierra Leone |
TBAs trained as maternal health providers (referred to as trained TBAs) | Abi Eden: 6 Iftin: 8 Mohammed Moge: 6 Saxaardid: 6 Sheik Noor: 6 | Kamawonie PHU: 4 Fintonia PHU: 3 | Focus group discussion (Somaliland) In-depth interview (Sierra Leone) |
Health workers in health care facilities | 1 health worker from each of the 5 health facilities | 1 each from Kamawonie and Fintonia | Key informant interview (Somaliland) In-depth interview (Sierra Leone) |
Health care managers | 1 MoH staff & 1 Staff of the regional health office | 2 MoH staff | Key informant interview (Somaliland) In-depth interview (Sierra Leone) |
HPA Staff | 1 | 2 | Key informant interview (Somaliland) In-depth interview (Sierra Leone) |
Village chiefs | Nil | 1 each from Kamawonie and Fintonia | Key informant interview |
Total participants | 74 | 30 | - |