Table 1 Overview of type of methods used in the study, participants number and characteristics in Kiang West District
Tools | Participants | Number of groups | Number of participants | Mean age of participants [years±SD] | Age range of participants (years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FGDs | Post menarche girls | 9 | 64 | 15.7 ± 1.4 | 15–21 |
Pre menarche-girls | 5 | 32 | 13.2 ± 1.0 | 11–15 | |
Boys | 6 | 38 | 16.7 ± 1.1 | 15–21 | |
IDIs | Female Teacher | 1 | 1 | – | 30 |
Male Teachers | 2 | 2 | – | 37–45 | |
Mothers | 5 | 5 | – | 27–49 | |
Boys | 5 | 5 | – | 15–21 | |
Questionnaires | Girls | – | 331 | 15.3 ± 2.7 | 11–21 |
|  | Total | – | 478 | – | 11–49 |