TABLE 1.

Topics Covered During In-Depth Interviews and Focus Group Discussions on BDIs, by Participant Group, Kenya and Senegal

Participant GroupTopics Covered

Potential users

(Current/previous implant users and never implant users)

  • Understanding of degradation as a concept

  • Characteristics of BDIs:

  • Size

  • Proposed insertion location

  • Visibility/palpability

  • Duration

  • Possible side effects

  • Removability

  • Any suggested changes

Men
  • Understanding of degradation as a concept

  • Community beliefs

  • What types of women they would advise to use BDIs

  • Any suggested changes

Community influencers
  • Understanding of degradation as a concept

  • Community beliefs

  • What types of women they would advise to use BDIs

  • Any suggested changes

  • Best communication channels for future method introduction

FP providers
  • Experience with current implants

  • Understanding of degradation as a concept

  • Characteristics of BDIs:

  • Size

  • Proposed insertion location

  • Visibility/palpability

  • Duration

  • Possible side effects

  • Removability

  • How they would counsel on BDIs

  • Any concerns about removal process

  • Any suggested changes

Key informants (FP policymakers and FP program staff)
  • Acceptability among users

  • Feasibility of introduction in the national health system and/or facilities

  • Procurement and stocking concerns

  • Abbreviations: BDI, biodegradable implant; FP, family planning.