Table 2.

Pros and Cons of seeking Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening by Young Women: Thematic Categories and Descriptors of Responses

Thematic Category	Descriptors
Healthy	Health as being an important result of testing. Both physical health and emotional health are included in this domain. Also, includes reference to testing providing a sense of wellbeing and a feeling of being a responsible person.
Awareness	Being aware of the benefit of knowing or finding out what is going on with the body. Reference to gaining a peace of mind from the testing.
Systemic	Systemic factors around the clinic visit or the testing procedure that facilitate or hinder getting tested
Treatment	The treatment of an STD as a benefit of the screening process. Issues of urgency and avoidance of long-term effects are included. Also includes references to Not so good things such as an aversion to the actual treatment process.
Confidentiality	Confidentiality and the ability or lack thereof of being able to keep the testing private – no one else knowing
Prevention / Protection	Testing providing protection for one’s body and long-term health. Issues around the prevention of long-term effects and future pregnancy are referenced. Also references to the benefit of education about the infections (the transmission, protection of one’s body) are included.
Effect on Others	Dimensions of altruism, concern for others (individuals, partner, family, potential children, as well as a more global societal concern), and worry about transmission.
Fear / Aversion	A fear of the results and an aversion to the testing procedures.
Barriers	All types of barriers or logistical impediments to getting tested including the time required and difficulties around transportation.