Table 2. Summary of themes and subthemes.

THEME	SUBTHEMES	CODES	FREQUENCY OF CODES BY PARTICIPANTS
1. Influences on ability to undertake COVID-19 Role	a) Trust b) CHW Knowledge about COVID-19 c) Exhaustion d) Stigma e) Public misconceptions about COVID-19 f) Delayed Access to Care g) Lack of Transportation	Trust with Community Participant COVID Knowledge Draining Stigma Misconceptions Fears of being diagnosed Fears of getting infected Transportation	8 15 11 4 10 7 3 1
2. Influences on willingness to work in COVID-19 Role	a) CHW perceptions of COVID-19 b) CHW perceptions of Government COVID-19 Response c) CHW attitude to responsibility for COVID-19 risk at work d) Commitment to Their Role e) Faith	Disruptive Low risk Threat Terrible Adaptation Government Uncertainty Positive outlook Personal responsibility Sense of duty and responsibility Enjoyment Faith	5 11 8 10 4 146210141112
3. Suggested Improvements	a) Financial Incentives b) PPE c) Transportation d) More Staff	Financial PPE Transportation More Staff	11 10 4 1