Table 2 Domains assessed in focus groups and in-depth interviews and example of questions
Domains | Examples of Questions from FGDs | Examples of Questions from IDIs | |
|---|---|---|---|
Enrolled | Not Enrolled | ||
Knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and understanding of the ASM; Fidelity of ASM implementation | ● Tell me about the ASM. How does this model differ from standard care? ● How did you learn about the ASM? Who explained it to you? | ● What have you heard about the ASM for HIV treatment offered at this health facility? | ● I’d like you to describe a situation in which you did not follow the ASM eligibility guidelines. Can you think of a recent situation and tell me about it? |
Benefits and challenges of the ASM; Changes in services; Perceived barriers to and facilitators of ASM enrollment | ● What is working well for you with the ASM? What benefits are you personally receiving from being in the ASM? ● Some clients report they have challenges with the ASM, whereas others do not. Have you faced any challenges? If so, could you describe those to us? | ● What do you think are some of the benefits of the ASM model? ● What do you think are some of the challenges of the ASM model? | ● Has the overall quality of HIV/AIDS services being offered in the facility changed compared to before the ASM was introduced? |
Reasons eligible clients offer for enrolling or not enrolling in the ASM | ● Why did you agree to enroll in the ASM? ● What do you think are some of the reasons that clients who have been offered the ASM might decide not to enroll? | ● For those of you who have been told that you are eligible for the ASM, what are some reasons that you have not enrolled in the model? ● What do you think are some of the reasons that eligible clients who have been offered enrollment in the ASM opted not to participate? | ● In your experience, do most eligible clients agree to be in the ASM? Why or why not? ● Do staff at this facility track eligible clients who declined ASM services in previous visits in case they have interest in ASM enrollment in the future? If so, can you tell me what strategies are in place to do this? ● Do you encourage eligible clients to enroll in the ASM? Why or why not? |