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Table 1 Thematic categories from in depth interviews for overnight travellers in 2019

From: Challenges and opportunities for use of long-lasting insecticidal nets to prevent malaria during overnight travel in Uganda: a qualitative study

Theme

Category

Theme1: Prospects to use of malaria prevention methods

 Motivation for use of malaria prevention methods

Knowledge about preventive methods

Affordability

Causes of malaria during travel

Positive perception about use of malaria prevention methods

Health benefit

Theme 2: Challenges to use of malaria prevention methods

 Individual barriers

Time of travel

Reason for travel

Time for preparation

Negative perceptions about malaria prevention methods

 Logistical factors

Limited space for use of malaria prevention methods

High cost of malaria prevention methods

 Socio-cultural factors

Use of traditional medicine

Cultural beliefs and practices

Theme 3: Reasons for travel

Social: (weddings, funerals, overnight prayers),

Family obligations: (school, holiday for children)

Work: (work/ business trips)

Theme 4: Places where participants slept

Hotels, funerals, conference halls, personal upcountry homes, other people’s homes

Theme 5: Source of information about malaria prevention

Sensitization campaigns at health facilities, media (radio and TV)

Willingness to use malaria prevention methods during travel

Yes

No