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Table 3 Sub-categories, categories and theme

From: Parents’ experiences of a health dialogue in the child health services: a qualitative study

Sub-categories

Categories

Theme

Talking about food and eating habits is important and relevant

Uncomplicated conversation gives guidance and understanding

Reflecting on eating and drinking in everyday life

Support and confirmation

Wishes for the health dialogue

The health dialogue provides guidance and understanding

It is important to have a dialogue about food and eating habits, − it’s about our children’s health

Illustrations make it easy to understand

Illustrations open up

Illustrations promote the health dialogue

My child in the centre

Important to involve the child in the right way

Parents’ opportunity to participate

Space for children and parents in the health dialogue