Table 2 Key stages in process of thematic analy

1. Familiarizing yourself with the data

Data was transcribed and red

2. Generating initial codes

Meaning units were extracted, and codes were generated across all data using NVivo

3. Searching for main themes

The different codes were sorted into subthemes and potential themes by using thematic map

4. Reviewing themes

The extracts were re-read, and subthemes were reviewed

5. Defining and naming themes

The essence of each theme was identified, and themes were named

6. Producing the report

The final analysis was completed, and the report were written