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Main Themes and Sub-Themes
| # | Themes | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perceptions and experience of self-management | Staying healthy |
| Symptom management | ||
| Reducing stress | ||
| Medication taking behaviour | ||
| 2 | Facilitators of self-management | Support mechanisms |
| Reliance on HIV care providers | ||
| Acceptance of HIV | ||
| Availability of free HIV medication | ||
| 3 | Barriers to self-management | Financial difficulties |
| Fear of stigma and discrimination | ||
| Spiritual practice | ||
| Lack of trust in HIV care providers |
