TABLE 1—

Vitamin A Trial Participants’ Perceptions Regarding HIV Testing and Trial Participation

	Yes	No	Unsure
HIV testing
Was counseling given to you before the HIV test? (n = 92)	94.6%	5.4%	0%
If yes,
Did you understand the counseling? (n = 86)	95.3%	3.5%	1.2%
Do you feel you now know enough about HIV? (n = 86)	41.9%	55.8%	2.3%
Do you have more questions about HIV? (n = 91)	39.6%	60.4%	0%
Did you consent to be tested for HIV? (n = 91)	98.9%	1.1%	0%
Trial participation (n = 91)
Did you want to participate in the trial?	98.9%	1.1%	0%
Did you feel forced to take part in the trial?	3.3%	96.7%	0%
Can you withdraw from the trial at any time?	24.2%	73.6%	2.2%
Were you allowed to ask questions when you decided to take part in the trial?	91.2%	8.8%	0%
Do you feel that you will no longer get good medical care when you stop taking part in the trial?	92.3%	7.7%	0%