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Table 3 Themes and sub-themes on barriers to the uptake of preconception care

From: Why do women not prepare for pregnancy? Exploring women’s and health care providers’ views on barriers to uptake of preconception care in Mana District, Southwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study

Themes

Sub-themes

Women related barriers

Knowledge

Belief and fear

Unplanned pregnancy

Workload

Husband related barriers

Husband support

Community-related barriers

Perceived benefits

Culture

Health service-related barriers

Economy, cost/service charge, and distance

Unavailability of services and shortage of supplements

Disrespect, humiliation, and abuse

Knowledge of health care providers

Media related barriers

Attention from media personnel