Table 6.
Content analysis summary for women and men.
| Attributes of the TAP measure | Category | Subcategory | Representative quotes from groups, verbatim |
| Effectiveness: In helping manage pain In helping decrease pain impact |
Awareness raising | Toward pain beliefs | Women, on medication reluctance: “I didn’t think I was so scared of pain medication.” Men, on pain normalization: “Often we have preconceptions…you end up punishing yourself.” |
| Appropriateness: Logical/acceptable Appropriate to help with pain management |
Awareness raising | Toward pain management behavior | Both: “It makes you think…I didn’t have the right behavior toward pain, I would have acted differently.” Both: “Just to be aware that pain can be treated…it gives you the opportunity to be proactive—sometimes I was waiting a long time before doing something.” |
| Suitability: Easy to use Easy to apply |
Convenient support | Flexible | Both, on readiness: “You can use it at your convenience…with a clear head.” Both, on access: “You can go back anytime.” |
| Interactive | Both, on attention: “You are more focused.” Both, on interaction: “It’s more friendly.” |
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| Willingness to adhere | Guidance | Self-determination | Both: “It’s a good guide.” Both: “You can’t take people by the hand." Women, on awareness raising: “It’s important that everyone knows.” Men, on convenient support: “It’s a useful tool…very practical.” |