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 |