Table 2.

Interview protocol used in the in-depth interviews and group discussions

Main issues	Questions
Initial feelings when insulin was first suggested	Question 1: How did you feel when you were first told to start on insulin therapy? Explore
Initial perception or belief about insulin	Question 2: What was your perception about insulin at that time? Explore
Factors influencing insulin acceptance	Question 3: Why did you accept insulin therapy? Explore
Perception or belief about insulin when accepting insulin	Question 4: What was your perception about insulin at the time when you agree to use insulin? Explore