Table 1 Overview of research methods and study participants

Semi-structured interviews (N = 37)

Youth (18–24 years)

3 male, 2 female

4 male, 4 female

CHVs

2 male, 1 female

2 male, 2 female

Key informants type 1: community leaders

2 male

2 male

Key informants type 2: youth leaders of selected youth groups

1 male, 1 female

1 male, 3 female

Key informants type 3: managers (government, NGO)

2 male, 2 female

1 male, 2 female

Focus group discussions

Youth

(18–24 years)

2 male groups, total 14 participants

1 female group, 8 participants

2 male groups, total 21 participants

2 female groups, total 22 participants

CHVs

2 mixed groups, total 16 participants

2 mixed groups, total 23 participants

Community members

(35–49 years)

1 male group, 8 participants

1 female group, 9 participants

1 male group, 8 participants

1 female group, 12 participants