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Table 2 The coding process

From: ‘I know those people will be approachable and not mistreat us’: a qualitative study of inspectors and private drug sellers’ views on peer supervision in rural Uganda

Open codes

Focused codes

Theoretical codes

Check diagnosis, treatment, check education level, room space, storage space, license,should work with DDI, should work with parish co-coordinators, should work with sub-county chairperson, have powers to suspend, respect others, not ask for money, should carry ID

• Instructing and monitoring

• Organisation structure

• Professional ethics and standards

Clearly defined roles

Peer will teach you new things, may not supervise competing drug sellers, challenge advice, eliminate laziness, educate through workshops, deal away with segregation, selection by peers, selection by ballot papers, selection by raising hands, organise training, workshops, training every three months

• Case conceptualization

• Cultural world view

• Learning goals and styles

• Participatory peer selection

• Theoretical orientation

Role model

Peer given cash right away, remuneration range between one to ten thousand shillings, remuneration based on distance moved, pay via mobile money, appreciation not bribes, needs allowance, transport for supervision, needs bicycle, needs motorcycle, transport refund

• Remuneration

• Transport

Incentives

Stops drug sellers from fleeing, averts fear, averts fraudsters, reduces harshness, treats us in a more friendly manner, phone call precedes visit, people person, advice precedes punishment

• Desensitisation

• Interpersonal style

• Counseling skill

Mediation