Table 2 Initial context and subthemes for the meaning of risk
From: Risk perceptions among high-risk pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study
Initial context | Subthemes | Themes |
|---|---|---|
Heard about risk | 1.1 Knowledge and sources of risk | 1. Knowledge and understanding of risk |
Sources of knowledge about risk | ||
Knowledge of “I am at-risk” | ||
Not relating the risk to oneself | 1.2 Reasons for inadequate knowledge about risk | |
Reasons for ignorance of risk | ||
Experienced actual risk and feelings of being at-risk | 2.1 Childbirth involves risk, but it is normal | 2. Normalizing and non-acceptance of risk |
Previous history of risk | ||
Everything is fine with me | 2.2 Risk denial and willingness to take risk | |
Taking risk | ||
Seeking normal pregnancy reassurance for homebirth |