Table 2.

Community leader interview questions.

How much does child relinquishment occur in your community?	Can you describe their families’ circumstance at the time of the birth of their child?	Are you aware of whether or not the pregnancy was intentional/wanted?
What do you think the decision to separate from a child is like for the mother?	Can you describe the community’s opinion regarding the family’s situation?	Do you believe that there is access to family planning or contraceptives?
Do you feel you have the resources to impact this?	Can you describe the relationship with their family members (mother and father)?	Do you feel as though there was any pressure in making the decisions in regard to their child’s future?
What resources do you wish you had?	Do you know if they were separated from their mothers as a child?	What are factors that you think contribute to mothers relinquishing their children?
Please think of a member or members of your community who have separated from their children or child for the following questions:	Can you describe their home environment?