Table 2.
FGD and KII questions related to cultural risks
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| 1. What are some of the common reproductive health risks faced by adolescent aged 10–17 in this community? |
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| Probe by asking “any other?” until respondents have no additional information | ||
| If not mentioned above, probe for teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted and HIV infections |
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| Do the factors differ for orphans and non-orphans? |
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| 2. a) What factors put adolescents aged 10–17 in this community at the risks mentioned above? |
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| Probe by asking “any other?” until respondents have no additional information |
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| For each factor mentioned, explain how it predisposes adolescent orphans and non-orphans to sexual risks |
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| If not mentioned, probe for the following factors and explain how each may put adolescents at risk: |
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| b) Cultural beliefs and practices, |
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| c) Personal behaviour |
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| d) Family socioeconomic status, |
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| e) Community environment in general | √ | √ |