Table 2.

Main categories and sub-categories extracted from the interview data

Sub-categories	Main categories
Obtaining relevant information on a need basis	Positive valuation of credible problem-relevant knowledge
Decision-making based on personal and other people’s experiences
Positive approach to sympathetic advice
Trust in faith-based health advice
Avoiding stressful information	Avoidance of misleading and stressful information
Refusing advice contradictory to personal knowledge
Ignoring advice incompatible with personal goals
Distrust in public health care recommendations