Table 6 Coding frequencies for most prevalent themes and exemplifying quotations regarding how messages changed the way participants (n = 80) fed their infant
Prevalent themes and coding frequencies | Explanation of theme | Exemplifying quotation |
|---|---|---|
Changes-none none (HI = 7, PR = 8) | Participant made no changes. | “No, did not change the way I fed my baby.” |
Changes-breastfeeding knowledge (HI = 2, PR = 10) | Messages led participant to apply correct breastfeeding techniques. | “It helped me produce more breast milk with the correct technique.” |
Changes-feeding talk gestures (HI = 6, PR = 3) | Participant started talking to baby during feedings and learned to observe baby’s gestures to indicate hunger. | “Knowing crying doesn’t always mean hunger helped me pay more attention to baby’s cues.” |
Changes-feeding solid time (HI = 3, PR = 6) | Participant decided to wait for suggested time to start feeding infant solid foods. | “Although some people told me to feed solid food to baby, I waited until 5–6 months.” |
Changes-none already knew (HI = 6, PR = 3) | Participant did not make any changes because they already knew the information. | “No, I already knew the information in the messages.” |
Changes-feeding caries (HI = 5, PR = 3) | Participant stopped putting her infant to sleep with a bottle. | “The message about putting baby to sleep with a bottle- I was doing this and then stopped doing it after reading the message.” |