Table 2 Research Methods and Multi-sited Sample Size: Location Codes: Clinics 1 – 5 in Delhi = C1 – C5; Clinics 6 – 7 in Kolkata = C6 - C7; Surrogate Homes 1–2 in Delhi = H1- H2
S. No | Research techniques | Category of respondents | Sample size | Location-wise distribution of sample | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Semi structured in-depth interviews | a) Surrogates | 45 | C1 | 5 |
C2 | 6 | ||||
C3 | 11 | ||||
C6 | 15 | ||||
C7 | 3 | ||||
H1 | 1 | ||||
H2 | 4 | ||||
b) Intended parents | 15 | C1 | 7 | ||
C2 | 5 | ||||
C6 | 2 | ||||
C7 | 1 | ||||
c) Fertility doctors | 5 | C1 | 1 | ||
C2 | 1 | ||||
| Â | C4 | 1 | |||
C5 | 1 | ||||
C6 | 1 | ||||
d) Agents (local agents and from agencies) | 7 | C1 | 1 | ||
C3 | 1 | ||||
C6 | 4 | ||||
H1 | 1 | ||||
e) Clinic staff | 4 | C1 | 1 | ||
C3 | 2 | ||||
C6 | 1 | ||||
f) Surrogate home staff | 1 | H1 | 1 | ||
2 | Non participant observation | IVF clinics in Delhi (including the National Capital Region/) | 2 | H1 | 1 |
H2 | 1 | ||||
3 | Case studies | a) Surrogates | 5 | C2 | 1 |
C3 | 1 | ||||
C6 | 3 | ||||
b) Intended parents | 3 | C1 | 2 | ||
C6 | 1 | ||||