Data Collection Methods Used in Social Norms Exploration Tool Adaptation, 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Phase | Data Collection Method | Objective | Population | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid, tablet-based questionnaire | Identify reference groups who influence men around family planning | Married and unmarried men aged 15–39 years and 18–39 years, respectively | 317 |
| 2 | Semistructured, individual interviews |
Examine how social norms affect male involvement in family planning Examine men’s experiences with family planning, their involvement in the family planning process, and their perception(s) of the male role in this process | Married and unmarried men aged 15–39 years and 18–39 years, respectively | 24 |
| 3 | Focus group discussions with identified reference groups | Understand how reference groups communicate their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors about family planning to the men they influence |
Friends (of population of interest): men aged 15–39 years Wives (of population of interest): women aged 15–39 years Nurses Doctors Religious leaders | 144 |