Table 2.

Selective coding table

	Selective codes	Axial codes	Open codes
1	Individual agency	Power Within	Fear
			Self-stigma
			Trust in self
			Social networks
			Previous birthing experiences
		Health Literacy/Awareness	Health seeking behavior
			Health education/sensitization/outreaches
			Media exposure
2	Immediate relational agency	Household decision making	Source of income
			Control of household finances
			Direct and indirect medical costs incurred
			Respect between couples
			Spousal communication
		Freedom of movement	Household structure
			Domestic/household chores
			Mistrust from spouses
3	Distance relational agency	Health system factors	Facility workload
			Facility wait time
			Staff availability
			Distance to the health facility
		Socio-cultural factors	Religious norms
			Male dominance
			Male involvement