Permission to conduct research in the district under study was obtained (Appendix B). Prior to conducting any data collection, permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Walden University Institutional Review Board (IRB). Once IRB approval was obtained from Walden University, written informed consent from participants was sought. A letter was given to each participant that explained the purpose and objectives of the study, selection criteria, and participant expectations. Interview protocols to effectively record and document interview data, organize and analyze data, and maintain ethical behavior throughout the study were followed.
