TABLE 3.

Themes and sub-themes for challenges.

Theme	Sub-themes
Lack of identity	Lack of knowledge about FM among patients or public and community Limited knowledge about FM among students and colleagues Limited knowledge about FM within the health system leaders and the ministry of health
Low numbers of family physicians	Improper recruitment Feelings of isolation
Conflicting roles	Heavy clinical workload Clinician and leader Clinician and teacher
Unrealistic expectations	Internal sources External sources
Poor organisational infrastructure	No defined population No place within the health system
Lack of incentives	Promotional hierarchy Low salaries

FM, family medicine.