Table 1 Characteristics of participants (n = 41) attending the focus group discussions (FGD)
FGD | (n) | Mean age years | Work experience as midwife | Work experience in ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
mean years (range) | mean years (range) | |||
Northern Sweden | ||||
FGD 1 | 2 | 49.5 | 17.5 (10-25) | 9.5 (4-15) |
FGD 2 | 7 | 53.2 | 23.7 (5-35) | 12.7 (5-27) |
FGD 3 | 6 | 52.5 | 26.7 (2-35) | 16.7 (8-27) |
Mid Sweden | ||||
FGD 4 | 5 | 36.5 | 7.0 (2-9) | 2.3 (1-5) |
FGD 5 | 5 | 58.3 | 23.0 (5-26) | 16.5 (4-24) |
FGD 6 | 9 | 42.1 | 16.1 (8-19) | 11.9 (3-17) |
Southern Sweden | ||||
FGD 7 | 5 | 48.8 | 13.8 (2-22) | 12.8 (2-18) |
FGD 8 | 2 | 47.5 | 17.5 (15-20) | 7.5 (2-13) |