Table 2.

Theme, subthemes and categories

Main theme	Balancing collective responsibility and individual concerns
Subthemes	Collectivism in HIV vaccine trial participation	Uncertainty of risks and opportunities
Categories	Individual motivations	Risks for HIV infection, myths and vaccine side effects
	Altruism	Time of knowing health status
	Concerns for significant others (parents, sexual partners, relatives, colleagues and friends)	Medical check up: fear versus opportunities
	Reproduction and pregnancy norms	Researchers' assurance and mistrust
	Responsibility for others