Criteria

Techniques used to meet the criteria

Credibility

Accurate description and identification of research participants The interpretation of the data was validated through regular meetings with the research team During the focus group, the moderator rephrased, repeated and further explained the questions when need

Transferability

The interpretations developed from the focus group were verified from the semi-structured interviews

Dependability

Keeping a research diary of all processes, activities, and decisions Using the triangulation method The techniques used to rephrase and summarize the data from the interviews and the focus group Using focus groups and semi-structured interviews (triangulation mehod)

Confirmability

The transparency of the analysis process by using a pre developed framework analysis The analysis was performed by more than one researcher and final interpretations were developed after discussions with the research team Revising the transcribed data with the notes taken in the focus group and the semi-structured interviews