Table 3.
Example of a mixed methods matrix for exploring patterns within and across individual participants
| Participant ID number | Gender | Symptoms experienced past month | Symptoms experienced ever | Previous STI diagnoses | Suspected cause of symptoms | Hypothetical preferred service provider | Actual care-seeking for symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||||
| 2 | |||||||
| 3 | |||||||
| 4 | |||||||
| Etc.… |