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Table 2 Summary of identified themes and sub-themes from focus group discussions

From: Exploring the challenges and opportunities towards optimal breastfeeding in Ethiopia: a formative qualitative study

Themes

Sub-themes

Conflicted emotions on the birth of baby

- Feeling happy

- Feeling worried

Perspectives on intergenerational approaches

- Old-fashioned beliefs of grandparents and the power of science

- Breastfeeding in public

- Breastfeeding knowledge

Gender roles as barriers and enablers

- Burden on women

- Change in men’s roles

- Financial status of the household

Role of healthcare

- Delivery of health information

- Health care providers

- Perceptions of inadequate milk supply