Table 2 Interview Question Domains (created by authors)

1

What type of work you are doing now? Tell me about your work history (chronological)

2

Tell me how you became SE’d?

3

Why did you choose self-employment type work?

4

Can you tell me what types of experience of physical and mental health issues that have impacted your work as a SE’d person, or how your work has affected your overall health and wellbeing?

5

What formal or informal support systems have you used to manage your health and wellness when you faced an illness or injury and were unable to work?

By supports, I mean any income, emotional support or help from family, friends, or community members as well as government agencies