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Table 2 Summary of qualitative results from

From: Influence of intensified adherence counselling on viral load suppression of people receiving antiretroviral therapy at a health centre IV in southwestern Uganda: a qualitative study

Theme

Sub themes

Change of attitude towards ART after IAC

Understanding the importance of adherence after IAC

Attending review/refill appointments

Overcoming fears and myths related to ART

IAC expectations and outcomes

Improved adherence on ART

Emphasis on timing for ART

Client counselor relationship

Time for taking the ART

IAC and stigma

School affecting ART

Habit of taking ART

Separation and isolation of ART clinic for privacy

Improving social support through IAC for PLWHIV

Care giver involvement

Mode of counselling; individual versus group

Habit of taking ART

HIV status disclosure