Overview of focus group discussion (FGD) procedures
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose | To obtain in-depth insights into the perceptions, experiences and operational challenges encountered by government agencies, NGOs and community actors in administering humanitarian logistics during flood events |
| Platform | Webex (online virtual discussions) |
| Number of FGDs | Five sessions |
| Participants | Government agencies, NGOs and community representatives |
| Total number of participants | 30 participants (six participants per FGD) |
| Duration of sessions | 60–90 min per session |
| Data collection methods | Audio recording (with consent), field notes, verbatim transcription and document review notes |
| Moderator’s role | To guide discussions, ensure adherence to the discussion protocol, encourage balanced participation and facilitate clarification of responses |
| Supporting research assistant | To manage session logistics, record field notes and support transcription verification |
| Language | Malay (translated into English for analysis) |
| Translation procedure | Back-translation to ensure linguistic accuracy and conceptual equivalence |
| Ethical considerations | Informed consent, confidentiality, voluntary participation, anonymity and right to withdraw |
| Saturation point | Achieved after the fifth FGD when no substantially new themes emerged |
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| To obtain in-depth insights into the perceptions, experiences and operational challenges encountered by government agencies, NGOs and community actors in administering humanitarian logistics during flood events | |
| Webex (online virtual discussions) | |
| Five sessions | |
| Government agencies, NGOs and community representatives | |
| 30 participants (six participants per | |
| 60–90 min per session | |
| Audio recording (with consent), field notes, verbatim transcription and document review notes | |
| To guide discussions, ensure adherence to the discussion protocol, encourage balanced participation and facilitate clarification of responses | |
| To manage session logistics, record field notes and support transcription verification | |
| Malay (translated into English for analysis) | |
| Back-translation to ensure linguistic accuracy and conceptual equivalence | |
| Informed consent, confidentiality, voluntary participation, anonymity and right to withdraw | |
| Achieved after the fifth |
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