Table 2.

Themes and sub-themes

Themes	Sub-themes
Decision-making in emergency situations	• Decision of when to leave for the hospital depends on perceived urgency and risk of travel
	• Decision of where to go depends on facility proximity, perceived responsiveness and connections
	• Decision on how to travel was about availability
Travel experiences of pregnant women in emergency situations	• Traffic conditions, bad roads, security concerns and travel cost are real challenges for all
	• Socio-economic status and support of relatives help to optimise travel experience
Reaching another facility after being referred	• Referrals increase travel time and delays in service delivery
	• Ambulances are not the magic bullet for referral