Table 3 Research process outline for the development and validation of risk management framework
Phase | Method | Objectives | Participants | Data collection methods/techniques | Data analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phase 2-Development and validation of the developed framework | Development of a management framework | 1. To develop a framework using empirical evidence to manage health risks associated with HMs and CN | 1. Data analysis from environmental sample analysis and participants in phase 1 | SWOT matrix, Log frame and multi-intervention model | SWOT analysis would be used to identify internal and external factors, threats and opportunities that are key to the implementation of the management framework |
Validation of the developed framework | 2. To validate the developed Framework | Experts and key stakeholders | Checklists | Qualitative analysis of experts’ and stakeholders’ feedback data |