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Table 5 Themes and sub-themes of perceptions and experiences of women who were treated with misoprostol, 2020

From: Women’s perceptions of and experiences with the use of misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortion in central Malawi: a mixed methods study

Theme

Sub-themes

Experienced effects of misoprostol

Experiences after taking misoprostol

Perceived benefits of misoprostol

Support offered to women by healthcare workers

Medication

Advice on family planning

Advice on possible drug effects and follow-up

Perceptions of women after taking misoprostol

Feelings of satisfaction with treatment

Opinion on the use of misoprostol