Study Participants
HIV patients attending the Forearms of Change Center were invited to
participate in this study. One researcher identified potential
participants that met the inclusion/exclusion criteria and explained the
study objectives and procedure. The inclusion criteria were: patient’s
≥18 years old, HIV positive and receiving ART. Patients who were on ART
for less than six months and non-Jordanian residents/citizens were
excluded from the study. Written informed consent was obtained from all
participants and they were informed that their participation is
voluntary, and they can withdraw at any time. Participants were given
alphanumeric code to refer to interviewees’ identification and ensure
anonymity in the study. For example, the alphanumeric code P1F35
indicates that the participant number 1 is a 35 years old female.