Table 2 Qualitative sample size and participant eligibility for the ETAS study
Thematic Areas | Aim | Sample size | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-MDA FGDs with drug distributors and MDA field supervisors present at the MDA training | Assess the acceptability of the increased number of rounds targeted to children among MDA implementers, and to better understand perceived barrier to access or implementation | 3 FGDs with a total of 17 participants | MDA drug distributors and MDA field supervisors who participated in the MDA implementation training |
Post-MDA FGDs with participating drug distributors | Assess the feasibility of additional treatment rounds targeted to children amongst MDA implementers | 4 FGDs with a total of 24 participants | MDA field supervisors and drug distributors that participated in the extended rounds of MDA |
Post-MDA FGDs with participating community members | Assess the acceptability of additional rounds of targeted MDA amongst the community members | 8 FGDs with a total of 48 participants | Chiefs, mothers, and guardians/caretakers, regardless of whether their child has participated in the MDA or not |
Community awareness survey | To assess the community’s knowledge, and awareness of MDA mobilization activities, and the role of health workers in mobilization for the MDA campaign. To evaluate the impact of communication and messaging to raise awareness of the MDA campaign | 6 to 9 communities with a total of 120 to 180 participants | Community members of communities targeted for MDA |