For in-depth interviews, the set of questions in the topic
guide was pre-tested among some individuals (who have
hailed from socially disadvantaged areas, however presently
not living in those areas) working in the author's
institute. The final main question route for in-depth interviews
was: Whether hypertension is a serious problem in their community? What are the causes of hypertension?
Were your community members aware of hypertension?
What are the consequences of unawareness? What do you
suggest to prevent hypertension? Several probes were
made taking the leads from the narrations of the participant.
The common probes were: how living in cities is
responsible for getting hypertension? Elaborate on the
lifestyle factors you were telling about, etc. Finally, every
participant was asked, would he/she likes to tell any thing
more about hypertension?