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. 2014 Feb 6;2(1):23–34. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-13-00141

TABLE. Net-Map Interview Structure.

Steps Questions
Overall Question Who plays a role in improving flows of technical information on HIV/AIDS and reproductive health to health care service providers?

Step 1 Name generator: List the actors involved.

Step 2 Link generator: What are the critical information flows for Malawi in improving health care for HIV/AIDS and reproductive health? Specific links:
• Who provides technical information on HIV testing?
• Who provides technical information on family planning?

Step 3 How influential is each actor in improving these information flows?

Step 4 Discussion questions
In 2010:
a. Who are the critical actors?
b. What are the critical linkages?
c. How can we ensure improved information flows?
In 2011: a, b, and c, with an added question:
Of the links, which have been strengthened due to the mobile phones?

Step 5 Comparison of maps between 2010 and 2011
• What are some of the significant changes you see?
• What do you think are the reasons for these changes?