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Table 5 Example HIV self-test program qualitative interview questions using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)

From: Addressing key issues in HIV self-test program implementation for Black and Latino sexual minority men in the Southern United States: a multiphase study protocol

CFIR domain

Questions

Probes

Intervention characteristics

How does this HIV self-test program compare to other similar existing HIV testing programs in your setting?

What advantages does this HIV self-test program have compared to existing programs?

What disadvantages does this HIV self-test program have compared to existing programs?

Outer setting

What kind of local, state, or national performance measures, policies, regulations, or guidelines would influence your decision to implement this HIV self-test program?

How would this HIV self-test program affect your organization’s ability to meet these measures, policies, regulations, or guidelines?

Inner setting

How would current HIV testing programming at your organization affect the implementation of this HIV self-test program?

How would current HIV testing programming facilitate the implementation of this HIV self-test program?

How would current HIV testing programming hinder the implementation of this HIV self-test program?

Individual characteristics

What do you know about the HIV self-test or its implementation?

Do you think this HIV self-test program will be effective in your setting? Why or why not?

Do you have any feelings of anticipation about implementing this HIV self-test program? Stress? Enthusiasm? Why?

Process

Can you describe a plan for implementing this HIV self-test program in your setting?

How detailed is the plan? Who knows about it?

What is your role in the planning process?

Who else is involved in the planning process? What are their roles?