Table 1 Characteristics of Researchers involved in the Focus Group Discussions (COREQ Domain 1, Items 1–5)
Researcher | Role in Focus Groups | Credentials | Occupation | Self-identified Gender | Experience or Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ALH | Facilitator (FGDs 1–5) | PhD, MPH | Epidemiologist/PI | Cis-female | PI/Trained in qualitative research with SB |
CSW | Not present | MPH | Assistant CRC | Cis-male | Trained in study protocol by ALH |
JLJ | Not present | BS | Research Assistant | Cis-female | Qualitative methods researcher |
JMP | Present (FGD 3) | MD | Medical Doctor/PI | Cis-male | Parent Study PI |
LC | Present (FGDs 3–4) | BA | Assistant CRC | Cis-female | Trained in study protocol by ALH |
RG | Facilitator (FGDs 1–5) | MA | Senior CRC | Non-binary (presents as male) pronouns “she/her/hers” | Trained in study protocol by ALH |
SB | Not present | MALD, PhD | Associate Professor | Cis-female | Qualitative methods researcher |