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Table 2 Description of the steps of thematic content analysis used in this study

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Step

Action

Transcription

The interviews were transcribed verbatim by EK.

Familiarisation

Both authors read the transcripts to get an overview of the content.

Coding

Both authors coded all the transcripts, and met to compare codes and discuss the codes used.

Condensation

The meaning units were sorted by codes in an Excel spreadsheet. Meaning units were colour coded per respondent. Both authors condensed 50 % of the meaning units and marked important quotes.

Categorisation

Through discussion, condensed meaning units were sorted into categories and sub-categories.

Themes

Through discussion, categories were sorted into themes.