Qualitative data
Thematic analyses will be conducted using an inductive approach, relying on the participant’s subjectively reported experiences and perceptions. Interview transcripts will be independently reviewed by an interdisciplinary team of coders led by expert qualitative researchers using open coding procedures. The codebook will be developed through an iterative process involving discussions between team members over code identification and application. A subset of interview transcripts will be coded independently by all members of the coding team to establish acceptable inter-coder reliability (pooled Cohen’s Kappa coefficient > 0.80), after which the remaining transcripts will be divided among the coders. Transcript excerpts will be organized into emergent key themes. Thematic saturation will be determined when no new themes are identified. Findings will be presented to a subset of participants to elicit feedback to validate thematic analyses. Debrief sessions will also be held with the research team to present findings and further validate or challenge interpretations of the data. Results will be reported in accordance with Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research Guidelines.