Table 2 Results of the pilot testing
Item | Content | Concern by participants (Y/N) | Concern by TCT (Y/N) | Details of concern | Solution to concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 | Daily activities | N | Y | Definition of health in Luganda | Included term that acknowledges we mean mental and physical health, not lifestyle |
Q2 | Social networks | N | N | ||
Q3 | Losing sleep | N | N | ||
Q4 | Enjoying recreation | N | Y | Concept non-existent in traditional local culture. Equivalent translation hard to get | Include an explanation that ‘things that make you happy’ excludes anything with duty, like working or caring activities |
Q5 | Suitable accommodation | N | N | ||
Q6 | Neighbourhood safety | N | N | ||
Q7 | Potential for assault | N | N | ||
Q8 | Discrimination | N | N | Some respondents raised another reason for discrimination not on the provided list | Added the option ‘others’ to the reasons for discrimination |
Q9a | Influencing local decisions | N | N | ||
Q9b | Freedom of expression | N | N | ||
Q9c | Appreciating nature | Y | Y | Concept non-existent in traditional local culture. Equivalent translation hard to get | Used locally appropriate examples |
Q9d | Respect and appreciation | N | N | ||
Q9e | Love and support | N | Y | Luganda term for love has various meanings | Interviewer to be trained to use proper intonation of the word |
Q9f | Planning one’s life | N | N | ||
Q9g | Imagination and creativity | Y | Y | Freedom of imagination and creativity not traditionally expressed through talent | Opted for the expression my thoughts, feelings and ideas, then added singing, dancing and talents as examples |
Q9h | Access | Y | Y | There was no equivalent of ‘Interesting’ forms of activity/employment | Added locally appropriate examples |