Table 1.

Key Interview Themes and Sample Questions.

Theme	Sample Question
HIV diagnosis and related impacts	When were you diagnosed with HIV? How did you feel when you were first diagnosed? How have these feelings changed over time? Who did you tell that you were HIV positive? (Disclosure) Why did you tell these individuals?  ▪ How did they react? (No disclosure) Why did you decide to not tell others? How would you describe your experience of living with HIV?
Economic security	How has your economic situation changed based on your HIV status? How has your employment status changed since you learned that you were HIV positive?
HIV treatment and related behaviors	What difficulties have you faced in terms of taking your antiretroviral medication on a regular basis? What has been your experience receiving treatment at your health-care clinic? What interferes with your regular medical treatment?
Mental health	Have you felt sad or depressed recently? Why? Have you felt confused, anxious, or stressed recently? Why? Have you felt hope, joy, or peace recently? Why? Do you feel you can adapt to difficult circumstances?