| Stakeholder group | Level (who do they communicate with?) | Values and goals | Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members of the host community | Partners, families, local leaders | Varied: Protecting community members, reducing HIV in the community | Safety, community reputation (including stigma), involvement of community in research |
| Trial participants | Partners, families, local community | Varied: Helping research, earning stipend, reducing personal risk of disease or infection | Safety, burden of trial participation |
| National policymakers | News media, opinion leaders, constituents | Attaining and maintaining political power, impact on policy | If something goes wrong, they may be blamed for having supported the trial |