Table 2.
Themes and categories
| Themes | Categories |
|---|---|
| Embracing benefits of participating in an HIV vaccine trial | Reducing risky sexual behaviour Overcoming fear of HIV testing |
| Encountering and handling mistrust in an HIV vaccine trial | Privilege of complete medical check-ups Changed to better health-seeking behaviour |
| Dealing with attitude of mistrust of non-trial health care providers Confronting discouragement from colleagues Convincing the family Pride of fulfilment and self-respect |