Table 3 Frequency of Themes by Facilitators and Clients

Clients and facilitators found the Mothers and Babies content acceptable and appropriate.

Facilitators played a valuable role in relaying the information.

3(6.5%)

22(25.0%)

Clients found the tools and vignettes especially useful.

20(43.5%)

17(19.3%)

There were barriers and motivators to attendance.

Barriers to attendance included challenges experienced during pregnancy, family crises, scheduling conflicts, and transportation.

13(28.3%)

32(36.4%)

Assistance and access to transportation and child care played a key role in increasing client attendance.

4(8.7%)

13(14.8%)

Clients found the group format acceptable.

Clients found the group size just right.

N/A

44(50.0%)

Being in a group of other pregnant women helped to normalize thoughts and feelings.

29(63.0%)

20(22.7%)

There were feelings of sadness at the completion of group.

2(4.3%)

6(6.8%)

Facilitators raised concerns with the appropriateness of the group format for certain populations.

Facilitators found it challenging to engage women who were experiencing crises, housing instability, and/or trauma.

11(23.9%)

N/A

Facilitators found it difficult to implement with clients who were illiterate, had literacy challenges, or learning disabilities.

6(13.0%)

Facilitators found it challenging to manage discussions during group.

21(45.7%)