Table 1.
Demographic profile of the participants
| Method of data collection | Organizational affiliation | Participants | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | |||
| In-depth interviews | Victoria Hospital | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| In-depth interviews | University of Fort Hare Clinic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| In-depth interviews | University of Fort Hare (student) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| In-depth interview | SAPS (Alice Station) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Focus groups | Alice Hospice | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Focus groups | PLWHA linked to Victoria Hospital | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Focus groups | University of Fort Hare PLWHA Support Group | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Total | 13 | 25 | 38 | |
SAPS: South African Police Services, PLWHA: People living with HIV/AIDS