Methods and mode | Purpose | Recruitment | Timing |
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Online survey | To explore prior knowledge about HSS actions; perceptions of their readiness and their organisation to implement HSS approaches | All 2017 UNICEF enrolees invited via email to complete online survey | At HSS program enrolment |
Online surveys | To explore experiences and perceptions of learning content, structure, mode of delivery; potential future actions regarding HSS actions | All 2017 UNICEF enrolees invited via email to complete online survey | At 6 weeks and completion of online HSS program |
Focus group discussions—in person | To explore graduates’ experiences and perceptions of the HSS program | All 2017 UNICEF graduates Australia were invited to participate | At face-to-face modules 13 & 14 in Melbourne, Australia |
Online survey | To explore experiences of implementing and applying HSS actions; organisational readiness and support required to implement graduates’ learnings | All 2017 UNICEF graduates invited via email to complete online survey | Six months post-HSS program |
Individual semi-structured interviews—telephone or Skype | To explore to what extent learning changed: ways of thinking, work practices; and whether graduates were supported to apply learnings from HSS program | 15 UNICEF graduates purposively sampled: across 7 UNICEF regions and roles were invited via email to participate | 12 months post-HSS program |
Individual semi-structured interviews—telephone or Skype | To understand and explore impacts and benefits of the HSS learning upon graduates, and work environment within which graduates return to after training | 15 UNICEF Senior Managers of graduates purposively sampled: across 7 UNICEF regions and roles were invited via email to participate | 12 months post-HSS program |