Table 1 Coding themes extracted from participants’ interviews
Category | Codes |
|---|---|
Challenges in accessing services | Closure of facilities |
Fear of contracting virus | |
Changing office hours | |
Family objection | |
Cost of services | |
Cost of private transportation | |
Reduced family income | |
Method/ drug stockouts | |
Coping mechanisms | Switching to private provider/ pharmacy |
Switching to public provider | |
Making teleconsultations | |
Private transportation | |
Reducing number of doctor visits | |
Contraceptive discontinuation | |
Seeking family support | |
Delayed seeking care | |
Unskilled care | |
Skip work | |
Impact | Unintended pregnancy |
Health/ pregnancy risks | |
Financial burden | |
Delayed pregnancy | |
Emotional burden/ fear |