Table 1: A summary of the themes and sub-themes that reflect the views of adolescent girls on the use of Implanon

Themes Sub-themes
1. Experiences of adolescent girls of the use of Implanon. 1.1. Knowledge versus myths related to Implanon.
1.2. Description of the perceived benefits of Implanon.
1.3. An outline of Girls fears and reasons for early removal of the Implanon implant
1.4. The description of Implanon and (Antiretroviral) ARV’s result in drug interaction side-effects
2. Facts related to health professionals and parents in relation to the insertion of Implanon 2.1. Lack of proper counseling prior to Implanon
          Insertion.
2.2. Training of nurses on the insertion and removal of Implanon.
2.3. Health professionals and parents blamed for early removal of Implanon.