Broad domain of qualitative exploration | Example of exploratory qualitative question | Example of themes emerging from qualitative data | Guiding framework |
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Retention in care | How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your ability to remain in HIV care? | Non-adherence to ART; cancelled or missed HIV care appointments | Health Disparities Framework (Understanding—Patient/individual; Provider; Clinical encounter; Health care system) |
Fear of COVID-19 | At the beginning of the pandemic, how concerned were you about contracting COVID-19? As the pandemic worsened, did your level of concern change? | Perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 due to HIV status; fear of dying from COVID-19 | Syndemic Health Framework (Pandemic-Related Stress) |
Mental health effects | How has your mental health been affected? | Increased depression and anxiety; social isolation | Syndemic Health Framework (Loneliness; Social Isolation) |
Relationship with provider and healthcare system | How do you think having HIV has impacted your overall experience with the healthcare system during the pandemic? | Stigmatization | Health Disparities Framework (Understanding—Health care system) |
Psychosocial stress | Can you tell me how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your life in general? | Loss of employment; increased financial and childcare strains | Syndemic Health Framework (Pandemic-Related Stress; Food Insecurity; Poverty; Lack of Social Support) |