Fig 1.
Convergent mixed-methods study design.
Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed separately. Results from both strands were then merged for comparison and interpreted to explain areas of convergence.
Table 1.
Example of the coding matrix used to identify subthemes according to themes on barriers and facilitators of timely family decision-making for CS to be performed.
Table 2.
Sociodemographic Characteristics of Study Participants who underwent CS in the Quantitative Part (n = 516).
Table 3.
Characteristics of Study Participants who underwent CS in the Qualitative Study (n = 16).
Table 4.
Subthemes identified in thematic analysis according to themes on barriers to and facilitators of timely family consent for CS.
Table 5.
Integration of quantitative and qualitative findings.
Table 6.
Background, obstetric, underlying and contributory factors associated with timely family consent about CS.