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Table 1 Emerging themes and sub-themes

From: Feasibility of the use of WhatsApp messaging technology to facilitate obstetric referrals in rural Ghana

Themes

Sub-themes

HCWs’ perceptions of the feasibility of WhatsApp messaging technology

Optimist perspective Pessimist perspective

Challenges to the acceptance of WhatsApp messaging technology

Challenge with getting data Network challenges Platform used for unintended purposes

HCWs’ perceptions of the acceptance of WhatsApp messaging technology

Easy communication and information sharing Improvement in quality of service Tracking referred clients’ compliance