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Table 4 Example of coding the interviews

From: What are the barriers and facilitators to seeking help for mental health in NHS doctors: a systematic review and qualitative study

Interview transcript extract

Codes generated

I think, to be honest time perhaps, because like there’s not an easy way to seek it. Or at least I used to think that was the case for instance like I thought you had to like make a GP appointment, and then you’d like get referred through that process rather than you know just like googling stuff and then just seeking mental health that way

1. Time as a potential barrier to seeking help

2. Accessibility as a potential ba rrier to seeking help

3. Online access is easier