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Table 4 Quotes theme 3 Implications of complaints

From: “One time I fell, but I didn’t have to cry.” A qualitative study on everyday physical complaints in children

Interview quotes (I: Interviewer; P: participant)

Quote 14 – Girl, age 4

I: No. Do you tell your mommy when you have a tummy ache?

P: Hmm-mm. Yes.

I: Yes? What do you say?

P: Then I say, mommy I have a tummy ache.

I: And then what does mommy say?

P: Then you just have to go to the doctor, mommy said.

Quote 15 – Girl, age 5

I: (…) Does a band-aid help with the blood?

P: (shakes head)

I: No?

P: Cream works better.

Quote 16 – Boy, age 5

I: No. How long does it last, when you have blood?

P: Um, one night and then it's gone already.

Quote 17 – Girl, age 5

I: Yes? So where did it hurt at that time?

P: By my tummy.

I: By your tummy too. Just like Iggy. And what did you do then?

P: Then I snuggled up on the couch, watching Youtube with songs.