Table 2 Characteristics of the researchers

Researcher’s credentials

Msc

MD MPH PhD

MD- Pediatrician

PhD

Researcher’s occupation at the time of the study

Ph.D. Candidate

Professor, Head of Department

Associate Professor, Head of Department

Associate Professor

Male or female

female

male

male

female

Conducted the interview or focus group

Yes

–

–

–

Experience or training

Food policy

Health policy

Food policy

Food policy

male or female

female

male

male

female

Relationship established prior to study commencement

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes