Table 2.

Categories and subcategories of community perceptions of domestic violence

Categories	Subcategories
Threats/hazards to pregnant women’s health	Heavy workload in pregnancy Denial of food in pregnancy Psychological stress due to son preference Men’s alcohol abuse Female perpetrators
Obstacles to seeking care during pregnancy	Impeded access to hospital delivery Endurance and reconciliation Normalization and futility of offering assistance
The future: impact of social and generational change on DV and community advice	Increased awareness and changing attitudes and practice Engaging family members to address DV during pregnancy Responsibilities of the community Social rehabilitation of survivors