Table 1 Topic guide for patient participants
Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
Questions exploring personal factors | â–ª Knowledge about leprosy and treatment â–ª Beliefs about leprosy transmission and cure â–ª Experiences of restarting treatment â–ª Importance of health â–ª Leprosy manifestations â–ª Medication side effects â–ª Medication compliance and coping mechanisms â–ª Psychological impact |
Questions exploring external factors | â–ª Employment and future aspirations â–ª Experiences of diagnosis â–ª Access to healthcare â–ª Importance of HCP â–ª Contact tracing |
Questions exploring support network | â–ª Sharing diagnosis with community â–ª Stigma â–ª Family and social circle â–ª Religion |