Table 2.
Identified Themes and Subthemes
| Themes | Subthemes | No. of quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Types of stereotypes (positive and negative) | ||
| Stereotypes of doctors | Positive stereotypes as stated by doctors | 14 |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by nurses | 8 | |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 2 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by doctors | 5 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by nurses | 6 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 15 | |
| Stereotypes of nurses | Positive stereotypes as stated by doctors | 3 |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by nurses | 7 | |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 2 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by doctors | 11 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by nurses | 3 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 1 | |
| Stereotypes of pharmacists | Positive stereotypes as stated by doctors | 4 |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by nurses | 4 | |
| Positive stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 7 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by doctors | 4 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by nurses | 2 | |
| Negative stereotypes as stated by pharmacists | 2 | |
| Factors affecting stereotype formation | Lack of understanding about other professions’ roles and responsibilities | 19 |
| Healthcare settings | 13 | |
| Hierarchical culture | 7 | |
| Prior experience in receiving health service | 19 | |
| Community views | 20 | |
| Implication of stereotypes | Reduces self-efficacy in certain professions | 6 |
| Inhibits communication among team members | 4 | |
| Means to overcome stereotypes | Getting to know the roles and competencies of each profession | 7 |
| Improves professional competence | 6 | |
| Knowledge sharing | 6 | |
| Setting similar goals | 5 |