Master theme | Subthemes | ||||
1. Knowledge and understanding of PEP | Prior knowledge | Availability | Knowledge post-PEP | Side effects | Effectiveness |
2. Circumstances leading to presentation | Rare, one-off event | Unusual event or unusual partner | Alcohol/drugs | Why PEP on this occasion and not others | Chances of contracting HIV |
3. Concepts of risk and HIV | General concept of risk | Risk of HIV | Venues | Features of partner | Alcohol |
4. PEPSE and future behaviour | Knowledge of PEPSE and behaviour | Previous behaviour patterns | Modified behaviour | Modified risk in the light of PEPSE |
PEPSE, post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual exposure.