Table 2 Description of themes and subthemes
S/N | Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|---|
1 | General feelings about the messages | ∙ Relevance and usefulness ∙ Challenges experienced |
2. | Benefits derived from the messages about pregnancy and hospital delivery | ∙ Information on late stage of pregnancy ∙ Knowledge about self-care ∙ Utilisation of hospital-based intrapartum care |
3. | Increased knowledge about baby care | ∙ Better infant care practices ∙ Breastfeeding ∙ Cord care ∙ Immunisation |
4. | Facilitation of postnatal care utilisation. | ∙ Knowledge of the recommended postnatal care services ∙ Reminder for utilisation of postnatal care services ∙ Factors influencing postnatal care utilisation |
5. | Involvement of significant others in decision making | ∙ Husband’s involvement ∙ Mother’s involvement |