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Reasons for Most Recent HIV Test Among Participants Who Obtained an HIV Test in the Past Year (n= 129)
| Reason | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Out of concern for health | 65 | (50) |
| At partner's request | 36 | (28) |
| I thought I was at risk from sex | 11 | (9) |
| Other/reason not specified | 10 | (8) |
| In response to partner notification | 3 | (2) |
| Habit of regular tests | 2 | (2) |
| I thought I was at risk from using needles | 1 | (1) |
| Persuaded by a friend | 1 | (1) |
| Never got results from last test | 0 | – |
