Table 4 Coding frequencies for most prevalent themes and exemplifying quotations regarding which text messages participants (n = 80) felt were the most useful in feeding their infant
Prevalent themes and coding frequencies | Explanation of theme | Exemplifying quotation |
|---|---|---|
Most-feeding knowledge (HI = 9, PR = 6) | Messages informed or reminded participant of feeding facts and tips. | “Choosing formula with iron was helpful because I didn’t really know much about iron.” |
Most-breastfeeding knowledge (HI = 3, PR = 12) | Messages informed or reminded participant of breastfeeding facts and tips. | “Now I have an 8-year-old son and these are things (about breastfeeding) I never knew.” |
Most-all (HI = 6, PR = 8) | All messages were found useful. | “Yes, all the information was useful and I replied back to some of them.” |
Most-breastfeeding technique (HI = 7, PR = 7) | Participant gained knowledge of techniques such as proper positioning, pain management, and milk production. | “I always had a hard time breastfeeding, especially getting baby latched on. So this message was a good reminder for latching.” |
Most-breastfeeding signs (HI = 7, PR = 3) | Messages informed participant of hunger signs that indicate when to breastfeed. | “I thought in the beginning that crying meant he was hungry, so we wasted a lot of milk trying to feed him when he wasn’t hungry.” |
Most-feeding application (HI = 8, PR = 1) | Messages helped participant apply proper feeding techniques and information, such as counting diapers and offering foods with a spoon. | “I used spoon to feed and watched baby’s behavior to new foods like when she goes to rice cereal and opens her mouth.” |