Topic guide for the focus group was discussed amongst
the research team and pretested among a group of
women, who have hailed from socially disadvantaged
areas, but presently not living in the study areas. The topic
guide for focus groups included the following main question
line: What are the diseases that are common in your
area? Is hypertension a problem in your community?
What are the reasons for hypertension? What type of people
get hypertension? Are all those who were expected to
have hypertension were aware of the problem? What are
the consequences of unawareness? Can we discuss anything
more about hypertension?