TABLE 3.

Identified themes and subthemes.

Themes	Subthemes
Health system factors	Health care workers’ attitude Long queues at ANC clinics Communication to attend ANC
Patient-related factors	Unplanned and non-acceptance of pregnancy Avoiding HIV testing Fear of parents’ reaction
Socio-economic factors	Transport cost Partner neglects and loss or lack of support Working in another province
Individual perception and knowledge	Experience of previous pregnancy Late booking had less ANC visits No medical problem Other commitments over ANC
Failure of family planning	Using injectable contraception Termination of pregnancy inaccessible

ANC, antenatal care; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.