Table 2 Study participants across groups of stakeholders

Acceptors or clients of FP services (Men/Women) with incentives:

Acceptors (2 years prior of study) of incentive based FP methods who were motivated by the19 ASHAs or Sahiyas included in the study.

 i) Non Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV)

4

 ii) Female sterilization (FS)

8

 iii) Post-partum Intra uterine contraceptive devices (PPIUCD).

8

Development partners

4

Members of Institutions /non –government organizations in Jharkhand which had been undertaking or supporting family planning programs for the past 2 years

Service providers

14

Doctors; nurses and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs) involved in providing FP services at public health facilities or platforms;

ASHAs or Sahiyas

19

Community health worker who serves as a link between health system and the community members and act as a informer and motivator for various health programs within her village.

Government officials:

 Decision makers at state level

2

 Decision makers at district level

5

Involved in management of family Planning.

Total

64