Table 1 Summary of research projects for each case
Bolivia | Colombia | DR | |
|---|---|---|---|
Expected “least likely” case | Expected “most likely” case | Expected “most likely” case | |
Targeted programme | Chispitas micronutrient supplement (one intervention within the wider national micronutrient strategy) | Por Ti Mujer (PTM) cervical cancer programme, focusing on the screening component | National Family Planning Programme (FPP) within the MoPH Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme, focusing on male contraception component (vasectomy, condoms) |
Research objective | To understand the barriers and facilitators related to consumption and adherence of the Chispitas in children 6–23 months | To identify the strategies related to the access and quality of care in the public health services of Cali that may affect coverage of cervical cancer screening services | To identify mechanisms in the implementation of the FPP that facilitate or constitute barriers to the effective integration of men as a beneficiary population |
Methods | Qualitative (semi-structured interviews, focus groups and direct observations) | Qualitative (semi-structured interviews, direct observations, focus groups, and document review) | Mixed methods (1) Review of the literature (2) Qualitative: semi-structured interviews focus groups (3) Quantitative: survey of healthcare providers |