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. 2011 Oct 24;11:283. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-11-283

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