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.