Table 3 Summary of results
Theme | Components |
|---|---|
Motivations to join CCLADS | – Reduced transport costs – Reduced waiting hours at the hospital – Reduced stigma – Encouragement by other men – Poor attitude by health workers |
Challenges related to CCLADS initiation | – Number of people in the same area – Lack of Trustworthiness – Drug abuse – Fear for stigma – Funds to facilitate the CCLADs |
Perceived facilitators for male participation in CCLADS | – Incentives – Income-generating activities – Other reasons to make a group rather than ART delivery – Voluntary formation |
Perceived barriers for male participation in CCLADS | – Information gap – Fear of HIV disclosure – Secrecy and community perceptions |
Proposed strategies for best implementation of CCLADs for better male engagement | – Closing the information gap – Snowballing to find eligible members |