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Example of the analytical process

Meaning unit from interview transcriptSubcategoryCategoryTheme
“It is quite characteristic of our society…that experiments are conducted on girls and young women and that it is they who must take responsibility [for sexual and reproductive health].” (Mother, interview #24, no)Distrust: women responsible by traditionTrust and distrust in authorities' decisionEquality from a public health perspective
“So, it is about cervical cancer, and a guy cannot get that, so there's not so much to think about.” (Mother, interview #21, yes)Unaware of low knowledgeInadequate knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccinePerception of risk for disease
  • HPV, human papillomavirus.