Table 2.

Steering Committee Member Themes Discussed.

Thematic Code	Description	Ave # times coded
General research	Want general training on research	5.5
Resources	In need of money, supplies	5.0
Time-prep	Needed more time to prepare and conduct project	4.0
Other research	Suggested research topics: Vitamin A, deficiency, Rota virus, STIs	3.5
Organization Paperwork	Planning, paperwork, scheduling, coordinating	3.0
Time-duties	Work was time consuming	2.5
New	Research is new in Yap	2.5
Collaborations	Would benefit from or enjoy research collaborations	2.0
Duties-time	Willing for future research but acknowledges time commitment given jot responsibilities	2.0