Data collection. Each individual in-depth
interview was conducted by the researcher to obtain
valuable information and insights into participants’
experiences. Semi-structured interviews were carried
out based on an open approach. Open-ended questions
were developed based on the components of adherence
to preventive behaviors that had been synthesized
from literature reviews and the concept analysis.
These questions were reviewed for their appropriateness
by three experts in a qualitative study (Table 2).
During the interview process, field notes were written