Table 2 Identified themes categorized by predisposing, need, and enabling factors
Theme | # interviews (%) (N = 20) |
|---|---|
Predisposing Factors | |
Stress of preterm birth | 20 (100%) |
Breast pumping discomfort/pain | 6 (30%) |
Breast pumping stress | 11 (55%) |
Difficulty recovering from birth | 16 (80%) |
Perceived Need Factors | |
Perceptions of KMC | |
Bonding | 15 (75%) |
Enjoyment | 15 (75%) |
Improved milk production | 6 (30%) |
Prompting by nurses | 14 (70%) |
Fear for child’s health | 14 (70%) |
Fear of making the child cold | 6 (30%) |
Fear of disturbing child/equipment | 5 (25%) |
Enabling Factors | |
Inadequate maternity leave (i.e., too short or unavailable) | 17 (85%) |
Difficulties accessing the hospital | |
Housing | 13 (65%) |
Transportation | 17 (85%) |
Parking | 15 (75%) |
Child care | 9 (45%) |