Table 2.
Reasons for HIV Testing Among Adolescents at Positive Test (N = 59)
| Gender | Routine Health Carea |
Symptomsb | Suspicion of HIVc |
Other person suggested testd |
Other reasonse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female (n = 26) | 11 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Male (n = 28) | 1 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Transgender Female (n = 5) |
0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total (N = 59) | 12 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
General, perinatal, STD, or gynecological check, but no symptoms
Experienced symptoms of illness
Suspected HIV infection, but no symptoms
Partner or family member
Job Corps, blood donation, or in response to testing incentives