2.3. ProcedureParticipants were ass

2.3. Procedure
Participants were assigned to a same-sex focus group that fit with their schedule. After all participants arrived at the meeting
room, the facilitator administered a list of ground rules encouraging participants to speak openly and respect others. After they
agreed, the facilitator turned on the recorder and began asking the questions found in Appendix A. The questions were meant to
encourage discussion among the participants, who stimulated each other with further comments. In addition, the facilitator often
used follow-up probes as appropriate. The focus group discussions lasted between 60 min and 100 min. The average group lasted
92 min, providing enough time for in-depth discussion.