Table 1 Sample interview content areas, questions, and probes

Engagement in HIV care and overall health

• Which are the biggest risks to your health right now? Why do you feel that way?

• What would help you the most right now in terms of limiting those risks or feeling safer?

• What stands in the way of that?

Mental health and wellbeing

• How has the coronavirus outbreak impacted your mental health and wellbeing?

•How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your mood?

Relationship with partner

• Have you experienced any physical violence from your partner during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Have you been separated from your partner during the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, how did the separation affect your relationship?

• Please described any positive experiences that you have had with your partner during the COVID-19 pandemic

Experiences as a new mother

• How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your financial support? Social support?

• How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your family’s ability to help you with the baby?

• How do these experiences or feelings affect your ability to manage your health?

Coping

• What has helped you the most to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• What has helped you the most with…taking your ARVs, caring for your child(ren), demand for food and other needs, your family and partner?