Table 2.
Characteristics of research informants
| Informant details | Type of discussion | Code | Gender | Age (years) | Education | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGD 1 (Malaria Program Managers - PHC) | Malaria Program Manager PHC | A1 | P | 47 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Ujan Mas |
| A2 | P | 42 | S1 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Benakat | ||
| A3 | P | 53 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Gunung Megang | ||
| A4 | P | 29 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Tebat Agung | ||
| A5 | P | 45 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Muara Enim | ||
| A6 | P | 46 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Tanjung Agung | ||
| A7 | P | 34 | D3 | Malaria Program Manager, PHCs Tanjung Enim | ||
| FGD 2 (PHC Laboratory Technicians) | PHC Laboratory Analysts | B1 | L | 33 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Ujan Mas |
| B2 | P | 54 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Benakat | ||
| B3 | P | 30 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Gunung Megang | ||
| B4 | P | 31 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Tanjung Enim | ||
| B5 | P | 24 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Muara Enim | ||
| In-depth interviews | – | C1 | L | 53 | S2 | Head of Muara Enim Regency Health Office |
| C2 | L | 52 | S2 | Head of Medical Services, Regional General Hospital Rabain | ||
| C3 | P | 54 | D3 | Head of P2P Division, Muara Enim Health Office | ||
| C4 | L | 40 | S1 | Malaria Program Manager, Muara Enim Health Office | ||
| C5 | L | 40 | S2 | Malaria Program Manager, South Sumatra Provincial Health Office | ||
| C6 | P | 58 | S1 | Head of PHCs Benakat | ||
| C7 | L | 58 | S1 | Head of PHCs Tanjung Enim | ||
| C8 | P | 33 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Tanjung Agung | ||
| C9 | P | 35 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, PHCs Tebat Agung | ||
| C10 | P | 41 | D3 | Laboratory Analyst, regional general hospital Rabain |
The table above outlines the presence of 22 informants in this study, encompassing Heads, Department Heads, and personnel from the Muara Enim Regency Health Office. Additionally, it includes health professionals from 7 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Muara Enim and Department Heads with staff from the regional general hospital Rabain Muara Enim. This inclusive table amalgamates the characteristics of the study’s respondents, offering insights into their roles, backgrounds, and contributions. Through diverse interview methods, these key figures shared valuable information about the essential components of the malaria elimination program in Muara Enim. The structured approach, coupled with a diverse range of respondents, ensures a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential solutions within the health system