Sub-theme: novelty of the drug
Lamivudine was considered new and different from standard prophylaxis that was known in the national guidelines, which can create mistrust and rumors from relatives and community members as well as reluctance from the HCP. But as one counselor pointed out, the same reservations existed when triple drug prophylaxis was first introduced. He noted that, it is their role to educate mothers when new treatments are made available.“Some become suspicious because of the way we give this medication using a syringe instead of maybe a spoon, and that’s why we make sure it’s just between me and my household (husband).” (Mother 25 yrs; FGD)‘I prefer the triple drug because I have seen how it works; at least most babies have not been infected that have been on triple drug prophylaxis (Early infant diagnosis technician; individual interview)’.