Category names

Three most frequently used words

1

Feeling ill or shocked after being diagnosed with HIV

HIV, first, tell

2

Self-disgust at their HIV status

HIV, myself, nurse*, uncomfortable*

3

Difficulties with social relationships

friend, HIV, hospital

4

Not having started antiretroviral drugs

medication, take medicine, medical attendance

5

Decision to disclose or conceal their HIV status from family

HIV, first, family*, tell*

6

Losing faith in the doctor

medication, take medicine, primary doctor

7

Keeping the reservation slip

medical attendance, next, reservation slip

8

Forgetting the dates of the medical appointment

medical attendance, hospital, forget

9

Not requiring taking days off work to attend medical appointments

job, medical attendance, day off

10

Having other appointments in addition to work

counselling, myself*, plans except for work*, job*

11

Losing support from family members

hospital, myself, family

12

Stress from personal relationship

uncomfortable, meet, medical attendance

13

Delaying or failing to renew registration for financial aid

social security program, myself*, document*, uncomfortable*, burden of medical cost*