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Table 2 Focus group discussion guide (final version)

From: Understanding the perspective of women who use the Billings Ovulation Method®: a focus group study

1. What were the reasons you chose to use a Fertility Awareness Based or a Natural Family Planning Method?

a. What were the reasons you decided to use the Billings Ovulation Method specifically?

Probes:

i) How did you learn about the Method?

ii) What were the reasons you chose the Method over other methods you were considering?

2. Next, we’d like to learn more about your experiences using the Billings Ovulation Method, including both positive and negative experiences. What has been your experience using the Billings Ovulation Method? Probes:

a. What has been your experience learning the Method?

b. What has been your experience tracking your cycle?

c. What has been your experience planning a pregnancy?

3. What challenges have you faced using the Billings Ovulation Method?

4. [SKIP IF SHORT ON TIME] What suggestions do you have for improving the experience of women using the Method? Probe:

a. How would you change the way the Method was delivered or the learning materials?

b. How can challenges to using the Method be addressed?

5. How has using the Billings Ovulation Method affected you and your life, in positive or negative ways? Probes (if not discussed previously):

a. How has using the Billings Ovulation Method affected your physical health? Your emotional and mental health?

b. How has using the Billings Ovulation Method affected your relationship with your partner or partners?

c. How has your understanding of your body and your fertility changed since using the Billings Ovulation Method?

6. Closing question: Before we end our discussion, is there anything else you would like to share with us about your experience using the Billings Ovulation Method?