Skip to main content

Table 1 Sample questions from interview guides for medical providers, legal participants, and patients/clients

From: Patient, medical and legal perspectives on reentry: the need for a low-barrier, collaborative, patient-centered approach

Topic

Medical and legal

Patient/clients

Needs and Concerns

What are the most common needs/concerns that are communicated by individuals who are incarcerated?

What would you say your most important need is right now?

Perspectives on Reentry

What are your thoughts in general about reentry and the issues surrounding recidivism?

Tell me about what it was like when you were released from jail (for the first time and so on).

Community Health Workers

What do you think about having a Community Health Worker help HIV+ individuals navigate care?

Do you know anything about Community Health workers (CHWs)?

a. Have you ever worked with one? Where?

b. If yes, how did you feel about it? What was your experience with him/her?

c. If not, what ways do you think a CHW could help you?

Setting Up for Success

How would you characterize a successful client?

Are there any other ways that you think the release process can be improved or any other thoughts you have about inmates coming out of jail?