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. 2026 Sep 11;15:e88635. doi: 10.2196/88635

Table 2.

COMPASS study measures, data collection methods, and participant groups.

Domain or measure Description or examples Data source and method Participants
Sociodemographic factors Age, education, marital status, residence, employment status Structured questionnaire AGYWa
Reproductive and sexual health history Parity, contraceptive use, fertility intentions, pregnancy history Structured questionnaire AGYW
HIV prevention behaviors Partner communication about HIV prevention (PrEP)b, sexual debut, number of sexual partners, partner status, condom use and condomless sex, drug use before sex, recent STIc diagnosis Structured questionnaire AGYW
Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions Understanding, acceptability, and preferences for LARCd and LAI-PrEPe Structured questionnaire; FGDsf AGYW
Barriers and facilitators Accessibility, cost, stigma, peer and partner influence, community norms FGDs; IDIsg AGYW, policymakers, health care providers, community leaders
Implementation context Facility readiness, provider training, policy environment, supply chain IDIs Policymakers, providers
Behavior change strategies Recommended messaging, delivery approaches, and community engagement preferences FGDs; IDIs AGYW, stakeholders

aAGYW: adolescent girls and young women.

bPrEP: preexposure prophylaxis.

cSTI: sexually transmitted infection.

dLARC: long-acting reversible contraception.

eLAI-PrEP: long-acting injectable preexposure prophylaxis.

fFGD: focus group discussion.

gIDI: in-depth interviews.