The research methods used were focus group discussions (FGD), in-depth interviews (IDI), and participant observation, informal interviews and card ranking activities. This mixture of methods was chosen in order to facilitate a diversity of social dynamics within the overall
qualitative approach as well as promote rigour through triangulation (Gerson and Horowitz, 2002). The multi-method approach also allowed for different kinds of questions to be posed within the research from very openended emergent questions (e.g., IDIs) to more specific questions about order of priority (card ranking activity). Question lines for the IDIs and FGDs centered on knowledge about mosquitoes generally, as well as specific perceptions toward dengue mosquito breeding sites and larval control. Thirteen FGDs were conducted (7 urban, 6 rural) along with 16 IDIs (8 urban, 8 rural) and 50 card ranking activity (25 urban, 25 rural).