Table 1.

An overview of the semi-structured interview guide

Theme	Primary question asked
Healthcare providers’ perspective on ANC presentation by pregnant women	Why do you think women present late for the first ANC visit? Why do you think they are lost during antenatal care?
Challenges healthcare providers face in implementing ANC	What are the challenges you or your colleagues face in implementing ANC and PMTCT program in relation to clients that you see?
Healthcare providers reaction to challenges they face in implementing ANC	What are the challenges you or your colleagues face in implementing ANC and PMTCT in relation with your capacity?