Table 3 Themes and sub-themes identified after thematic analysis of the data collected through focus groups
Main themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Low awareness about milk borne diseases | Milk cannot transmit diseases |
Previous experiences and elders act as information source | |
Milk consumption can cause malaria | |
Lack of awareness about milk quality | |
Women are more knowledgeable than men | |
Cultural practices and beliefs dominate decision making | Boiling causes mastitis |
Boiling affects taste and fermentation | |
Trust in age old practices | |
Prioritisation of need - Hierarchy and nutritional relevance dominates household rationing of milk | |
Positive impact of training | More awareness among trained women |