Table 5 Coding frequencies for most prevalent themes and exemplifying quotations regarding which messages participants (n = 80) felt were the least useful in feeding their infant
Prevalent themes and coding frequencies | Explanation of theme | Exemplifying quotation |
|---|---|---|
Least-none (HI = 25, PR = 18) | All messages were found useful. | “All were useful in one way or another.” |
Least-breastfeeding not applicable (HI = 5, PR = 7) | Breastfeeding information did not apply to the participant. | “Had to stop breastfeeding before 6 months due to MD’s order, this message didn’t apply.” |
Least-breastfeeding known (HI = 3, PR = 7) | Participants already knew the breastfeeding information. | “I already knew.” |