Table 3. Main themes and sub-themes
Main themesSub-themes
Deep End GPs’ inherent understanding of IMHUnderstanding of IMH and its contributing factors.Views and experiences of PHC's current role in IMH.Personal experience as parents.
Factors influencing how communities might perceive IMHCommunity engagement with PHC.Community reception to enquiry about general mental health.Community understanding of IMH.
Using previous experience to visualise future IMH service deliveryViews on current services.Views on the role of new IMH services.Views on the opportunities and challenges for a new IMH service

  • IMH = infant mental health. PHC = primary health care.