Table 3 Themes and subthemes of HCP’s perceived barriers to breastfeeding support
From: Healthcare providers’ perceived barriers to providing breastfeeding support in Northwest rural China
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
(1) Lack of medical resources | Inadequate staffing Lack of financial incentives |
(2) Lack of clear and specific responsibility assignment | No one takes the lead Mutual buck-passing |
(3) HCP’s lack of relevant expertise | Lack of knowledge and skills Low prestige of village HCPs |
(4) Difficulties in accessing mothers | Medical equipment shortages reduce services utilisation Mothers’ housing situation Mothers’ mobility Cultural barriers |