Table 2.
Frequencies of participant correspondence with sub-themes
| Theme, sub-theme | Cases concordant with sub-theme content | Number of deviant cases | Cases where sub-theme content is not mentioned in interview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of HIV | |||
| Incomplete patient knowledge | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Public misconceptions | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Stigma sequela | |||
| Discrimination at work | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| Patient depression | 14 | 0 | 6 |
| Active avoidance of HIV patients | 14 | 0 | 6 |
| Shame as a barrier to diagnosis | 12 | 2 | 6 |
| Education strategies | |||
| Need for more accessible information | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Engaging young people | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| Accepting treatment responsibilities | |||
| Personal acceptance | 9 | 0 | 11 |
| Adopting a new lifestyle | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| Support structures | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Practical barriers to treatment adherence | |||
| Traveling to clinic | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| Side-effects of ART | 5 | 0 | 15 |
Interview participant correspondence with sub-themes, n = 20