Table 2 Themes and Sub-themes
From: Interpretive policy analysis: Marshallese COFA migrants and the Affordable Care Act
A Priori Themes | Sub-themes |
1) Understanding. Participants’ understanding of the ACA and related policies | In-depth understanding Lack of understanding Lack of understanding because of poor follow up Lack of understanding about insurance premiums, co-pays, and who accepts their insurance Lack of understanding and frustration about tax penalties |
2) Experience. Participants’ experiences with ACA and related policies | Some get approved and some do not The ACA is not affordable Improving the experience |
3) Effect. Participants’ description of how the ACA and related policies’ effect participants/community health | Health status Treatment differences |
Emergent Themes | Sub-themes |
4) Relational/Historical Lenses. Participants’ view of the policies in relation to the Compact of Free Association, U.S. nuclear testing, use of their land, and the current relationship with the U.S. military | Friendship agreement Nuclear testing Value of land Military Service |
5) Economic Contribution. Participants’ view of the policies in relation to participant contributions to state and federal taxes and the local economy |  |
6) Plea. Participants’ discuss their desire to have their voices and experiences heard and their culture’s method of advocacy | Hear our voices Culture and advocacy Good friends |