Table 2 Main themes and sub-themes
Study aim | Initial questions guiding the coding | Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|---|---|
Understanding the farming context and target population | How can everyday life in a farming community affect mental health? | Everyday life | Work-life balance |
Isolation and loneliness | |||
How does the daily management of the farm affect mental health? | Farm Management | Technology and social media | |
Production, people management, learning and teaching | |||
External pressures | |||
Livestock and farm production | |||
Financial aspects | |||
How does age affect the way individuals in the farming community look at mental health? | Age and gender | Effects of aging | |
How best to engage farmers in a mental health intervention | What are the best ways of reaching/engaging people in the farming community with support options for their mental health? | Engagement | Appropriate wording when talking about mental health |
Recognising need for help | |||
Religion | |||
Normalising mental health issues | |||
Approaching the conversation | |||
What types of mental health training is appropriate to the farming community? | Training | Mental health training for supporters of the farming community | |
Health & safety and the inclusion of mental health training | |||
Personal stories and experiences of what can help (emergent theme) | Who: Individuals, organisations, & companies | ||
What: Examples | |||
How: Case studies | |||
Anecdotes |