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Table 1 Interview guide

From: How hepatitis C patients manage the treatment process of pegylated interferon and ribavirin therapy: a qualitative study

1. How did you know that you were infected with hepatitis C?

2. What interests or worries did you have about starting treatment?

3. What kinds of symptoms from combination therapy for hepatitis C did you have?

4. Please describe your experience. How has combination therapy affected your life?

5. How did you deal with the symptoms of hepatitis C with combination therapy?

6. Please describe your experience. What was the most important factor that supported you in facing the treatment process? Why?