Table 1.

The standardized Ministry of Health (MOH) PSS checklist.

Themes explored in the PSS checklist	Specific questions
HIV infection	HIV basic knowledge; prevention and disease progression; acceptance of HIV status; belief in ART efficacy; fear of adverse events and management; pill burden
Adherence to ART	Time in taking medication and dose, adherence plan
General health	Feeling sick, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drug abuse, sexual behavior and condoms use, sexual transmitted disease, family planning and safe pregnancy
Family and socioeconomic issues	Gender-based violence, support, disclosure to partner and family, food availability, transport issues, stigma and discrimination
Community issues	Traditional medicine, cultural factors, stigma and discrimination, community support and participation in support groups
Children care	Person in charge of administering the medication, disclosure, time and dosing of ART