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Table 2 Selective coding table

From: Women’s autonomy and maternal health decision making in Kenya: implications for service delivery reform - a qualitative study

 

Selective codes

Axial codes

Open codes

1

Individual agency

Power Within

Fear

Self-stigma

Trust in self

Social networks

Previous birthing experiences

Health Literacy/Awareness

Health seeking behavior

Health education/sensitization/outreaches

Media exposure

2

Immediate relational agency

Household decision making

Source of income

Control of household finances

Direct and indirect medical costs incurred

Respect between couples

Spousal communication

Freedom of movement

Household structure

Domestic/household chores

Mistrust from spouses

3

Distance relational agency

Health system factors

Facility workload

Facility wait time

Staff availability

Distance to the health facility

Socio-cultural factors

Religious norms

Male dominance

Male involvement