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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Dec 1.
Published in final edited form as: AIDS Care. 2018 Jul 15;30(12):1542–1550. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1497767

Table 1.

Qualitative Semi-Structured Interview Guide*

Domains Questions
Stigma How have people here in the US reacted when you told them that you are HIV positive?
Can you describe any experiences that you have had where you feel you have been stigmatized because you are HIV positive.
Immigration Status Describe how you feel living with HIV has affected your life since moving to the US.
How do you think your immigration status has impacted your experience living in the US with HIV?
Social Supports Who (or where) do you go to for support?
How well do you think that your need(s) for support have been met?
Intimate Partnerships Describe your experiences with intimate relationships (boyfriends, husbands, etc).
Describe any challenges that you have faced regarding disclosure of your HIV status to intimate partners.
Mental Health What does depression mean to you?
How does someone with depression feel/act?
How do you think depression can be addressed?
Describe your experiences with depression (if any).
Healthcare Experiences and Utilization Tell me about your experiences (positive or negative) with the health care system.
Describe any challenges that you have faced with health care.
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This script does not include question probes.