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Table 1 Topics of Focus Group Discussions Question Guides

From: Protocol for a national, mixed-methods knowledge, attitudes and practices survey on non-communicable diseases

Topics of discussions

Directions of discussions

Nutrition

1. Knowledge of the role of fruit and vegetable consumption as a part of a healthy diet and nutrition;

2. Factors influencing fruit and vegetable consumption (social, economic, geographic, access);

3. Knowledge of negative and positive influences of fruit and vegetable consumption among the population and availability of information related to it;

4. Direct and indirect dietary sources of salt and knowledge the health impacts of salt consumption.

Physical activity

1. Understanding of what is physical activity;

2. Positive and negative health impacts of being physically active and inactive;

3. Awareness of types of physical activity.

Alcohol consumption

1. Thoughts and knowledge of appropriate alcohol consumption;

2. Factors influencing excessive alcohol consumption;

3. Knowledge of the negative impacts and health risks of alcohol consumption.