Maternal Health Coping Strategies of Migrant Women in Norway
Table 2
Example of analysis: meaning unit, condensed meaning, subtheme, and theme.
Meaning unit
Condensed meaning
Subtheme
Theme
I was very satisfied with my check-ups in the town where I used to live. I had no problems giving birth to my two children. It was the same midwife both times. I asked if I could get her and I did. I went to both the doctor and the midwife many times. I don’t remember how many.
Went for check-ups both to doctor and midwife. Satisfied with the services.
Following guidance from healthcare professionals
Seeking information and support from healthcare professionals
I don’t have any relatives in Norway, but I don’t miss them, as I phone my mother and family. I have a lot of female friends in Norway, both from my home country and Norway. We talk a lot, we often chat on the telephone all day. If you are alone you get stressed. I like having contact with people.
No relatives in Norway, but having contact by telephone. Many friends in Norway. Like to have contact with people.
Learning Norwegian, establishing new networks in Norway, and maintaining existing networks across borders
