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. 2013 Nov;97(100):220–227. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2013.08.020

Table 1.

Summary of items included in the data tools.

Data tool Items included
Focus group discussion topic guide Experiences with regulatory staff
How specialized drug shop (SDS) operators respond to different actions by regulators
Influence from clients
How SDS operators balance profit incentive and compliance
In-depth interview topic guide for front-line staff Inspections experiences and relationships with SDSs
Responsiveness to differences in practice environments of SDSs
Responsiveness to different regulatory behaviours of SDSs
Effects of organizational incentives on performance
Relationships with other front-line staff
In-depth interview topic guide for national managers Understanding of what happens at enforcement level
Structure and management of regulatory organization
Opinions on how enforcement should be strengthened