Table 1.

Participants' Comments Related to the Motivational Interviewing Session

“ I like how I got to express my feelings and this session made me feel a lot better!!”

“I like it because it helped me become more aware of my HIV diagnosis.”

“I did really like it. It helped me out and I would like to do it again.”

“I liked this intervention because it helps me speak out more on the thing that I held in and it's a way to know what you are going through.”

“I like both the motivational interviewing style appointment and my regular medical appointments. Both styles suit my personality.”

“I like this intervention because it helped me stay on track (with taking medications) and telling others about me having HIV. I would love to do this again.”

“It gave me a chance to give my side …”

“I think that this intervention was very helpful to me. I was able to speak about some of my needs and wants with my health care provider. Now knowing that I am able to speak about most of the things that I am going through, I think that I will be able to get through the process a little easier than I have been able to do in the past.”

“I really did not like it!”

“I don't know why, but I do not like it!”