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Table 1 Sample size for qualitative data collection, by adherence level to practice guidelines

From: “Practice so that the skill does not disappear”: mixed methods evaluation of simulator-based learning for midwives in Uganda

 

Facilities with Higher Adherence

Total (per study arm)

Facilities with Lower Adherence

Total (per study arm)

Total

Planned data collection

 Facilities1

12 (4)

12 (4)

24 (8)

 Focus group discussions

12 (4)

12 (4)

24 (8)

 Interviews with practice coordinators (or proxies)3

12 (4)

12 (4)

24 (8)

 Interviews with district trainers

3 (1)

3 (1)

6 (2)

Completed data collection

 Facilities

10

10

20

 Focus group discussions

3

9

12

 Interviews with practice coordinators

6

8

14

 Interviews with district trainers2

  

6

  1. 1Sample was split evenly between Eastern and Western regions. All facilities per study arm were in the same district
  2. 2All districts sampled included both high and low practice facilities
  3. 3Practice coordinators in control arm had a proxy for the qualitative study