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. 2020 Jan 23;148(Suppl 2):36–44. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13046

Table 2.

Overview of the themes, categories, and subcategories

Categories Knowledge about Zika virus Support at the time of diagnosis Concerns about Zika virus Uncertainty over a new pregnancy and childbearing Accuracy of the information about Zika virus
Subcategories Heard about Zika virus and where to find information Reliance on the partner and family Meeting other people with Zika virus Avoidance of (or intention to avoid) becoming pregnant Informed about another diagnosis (not Zika virus)
Informed about ways to prevent transmission by mosquitoes Changes in the relationship with partner Feeling worried about consequences at the time of diagnosis Contemplated a decision about abortion Zika virus test result was not received
Informed about the consequences related to Zika virus (microcephaly) Reliance on healthcare professionals Experiencing emotions about the baby with microcephaly Incomplete information about sexual transmission of Zika virus
Aware of the differences between Zika virus, dengue, and chikungunya Services provided by healthcare professionals Unaware of and misconceptions about Zika virus