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Table 2 Codes, themes and subthemes

From: Healthcare providers and caregivers’ perspectives on factors responsible for persistent malnutrition of under 5 children in Buhweju district, South Western Uganda; a phenomenological qualitative study

Codes

Themes

Sub themes

Lack of nutrition services

Inadequate child care services

Breast feeding practices

Nutrition issues are not given priority they deserve

Barriers to immunization

Poverty

Family planning

Food production and care for children is considered a role for women

Poverty and economic occupation

Not Applicable

Alcoholism

Domestic violence

Low level of education

Alcoholism and domestic violence

Not applicable

Location, terrain and access

Water and sanitation

Economic Occupation

Geographical and historical challenges

Communities use local herbs/ traditional medicines

Health services availability and Utilization