Retention in the <i>Bukhali</i> trial in Soweto, South Africa: a qualitative analysis using self-determination theory.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is limited research on applying theory to retention in complex intervention trials. To address this gap, this study aimed to qualitatively examine retention in the Bukhali randomised controlled trial, from the perspective of trial participants and staff, through the lens of self-determination theory (SDT). The Bukhali trial is part of the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative in Soweto, South Africa, with young women.

Methods

Nine focus group discussions were used to generate data from Bukhali trial staff (n=45, 23-64 years), and participants, including those currently enrolled (n=16, 25-31 years) and those who had withdrawn from the trial (n=20, 24-32 years). A codebook thematic approach was taken to data analysis; SDT was used to deve

SUBMITTER: Draper CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11815439 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature