Table 2 Examples of the analytical process
From: Barriers to using postpartum family planning among women in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Meaning unit | Code | Subcategory | Generic category |
|---|---|---|---|
No, I can’t put an intrauterine contraceptive device or implant in before I consult my spouse. He’ll tell me I despise him. You don’t know men these days, suddenly he tells you to take your divorce. (FGD3) | The woman needs to involve her husband | The need to involve the husband | Limited power in one’s own decision about contraceptive use |
Yeah! It’s really, it’s cancer, because you get an implant and it disappears before you plan to remove it. Nobody knows where it’s going, so it’s the source of cancer. (FGD1) | The woman believes that the implant causes cancer | Fear of being harmed | Perceived risks of modern contraception methods |