Table 2 Interview protocol used in the in-depth interviews and group discussions

Initial feelings when insulin was first suggested

Question 1: How did you feel when you were first told to start on insulin therapy? Explore

Initial perception or belief about insulin

Question 2: What was your perception about insulin at that time? Explore

Factors influencing insulin acceptance

Question 3: Why did you accept insulin therapy? Explore

Perception or belief about insulin when accepting insulin

Question 4: What was your perception about insulin at the time when you agree to use insulin? Explore