Table 2.

Summary of qualitative results from

Theme	Sub themes
Change of attitude towards ART after IAC	Understanding the importance of adherence after IAC
	Attending review/refill appointments
	Overcoming fears and myths related to ART
IAC expectations and outcomes	Improved adherence on ART
	Emphasis on timing for ART
	Client counselor relationship
	Time for taking the ART
IAC and stigma	School affecting ART
	Habit of taking ART
	Separation and isolation of ART clinic for privacy
Improving social support through IAC for PLWHIV	Care giver involvement
	Mode of counselling; individual versus group
	Habit of taking ART
	HIV status disclosure