Table 2 Themes, subthemes and number of respondents
From: A descriptive study of the health information needs of Kenyan women in the first 6 weeks postpartum
Themes and subthemes | Number of respondents |
|---|---|
Theme 1: Connecting with baby | |
• Understanding and meeting baby’s needs | 16 |
• Monitoring growth and progress of baby | 8 |
• Protecting baby | 7 |
Theme 2: Birth as a unique encounter | |
• Something new and unique | 5 |
Theme 3: Regaining self | |
• Managing self as a mother | 6 |
• Handing discomforts related to birth | 9 |
Theme 4: Disconnected information | |
• Unmet information needs | 4 |
• Need for clarity in information booklets | 3 |
• Conflicting information by different providers | 3 |