Table 3. Summary of the six themes identified based on the content of the interviews.

Themes	Categories
1. Barriers to access HIV care	Resource-limited context with weak healthcare servicesMain barriers to access care: distance, time, cost & stigma
2. CAG functioning and actors involved in the CAG model	Eligibility criteria and newly emerged requirements at group levelGroup formation processDifferent roles of stakeholders involved
3. Benefits for CAG members	Practical benefitsPsycho-social benefitsSocial control and group rules
4. Impact of the CAG beyond the group members	Better health outcomesPatients’ active role in healthcareNew identity of CAG members in group, clinic and communityReduced workload and improved quality of care in clinics
5. Setbacks of the CAG model	LimitationsChallengesPotential pitfalls
6. Acceptance and future expectations of the CAG model	Thoughts on sustainability of the modelFuture needsFuture adaptation of the CAG model

CAG – Community ART Groups.