Table 4 Themes and sub-themes
Theme | Sub-theme |
|---|---|
Acceptability of MITS | Likely uptake in recurrent pregnancy loss |
Willing to know the cause of death of a loved one | |
Doesn’t bring the dead back to life | |
Perceived societal benefit | |
Socio-demographic factors influencing the acceptance of procedure | |
Fear of unexpected medical findings | |
Counseling for MITS | |
Concerns affecting implementation of MITS procedure | State of mind around death |
Disrespect for the deceased | |
Possible delays to funeral | |
Consent and decision making | |
Religious and cultural perspective | Religious permissibility |
Compelling justification for performing the procedure | |
Seeking permission of the guardian |