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Table 2 Example of content analysis process (codes, categories, and theme)

From: Why did I stop? And why did I restart? Perspectives of women lost to follow-up in option B+ HIV care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Codes

Categories

Theme

Medication side effects

Health-related factors

Struggling with a life-long disease

Absence of disease symptoms

Family problems

Socio-economic factors

Poor financial status

Lack of financial support

Lack of social support

Fear of long-term effects of medication

Psychological factors

A need to protect the child

Motivation to resume treatment