Table 1 Overview of study participants and data collection

FGD

Community members: Female 18–35 years (Not in union^a)

1 (8)

Community members: Female 18–35 years (In union)

1 (8)

Community members: Male > 35 years

1 (8)

Community members: Male 18–35 years

1 (8)

Health workers

1 (6)

SSI with community members

Community member: Female 18–35 years (Not in union)

5

Community member: Female 18–35 years (In union)

6

Community member: Male 18–35 years

6

Community member: Female > 35 years

6

Community member: Male > 35 years

4

SSI with key informants

Traditional birth attendants

4

Traditional leaders

3

Health facility personnel

5

State SRH managers

2

NGO representatives

3