Table 3.
Reasons Not to Take an HIV Test Among Participants Who Did Not Obtained an HIV Test in the Past Year (n= 60)a
| Reason | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| I'm afraid I might be HIV positive | 27 | (46) |
| I have been tested for HIV | 21 | (36) |
| I'm afraid my results might be reported to the government | 20 | (34) |
| I'm afraid people might treat me differently | 19 | (32) |
| I have been practicing safe sex | 16 | (27) |
| I don't have the time | 10 | (17) |
| I know my partners don't have HIV | 7 | (12) |
| I'm afraid people will think I'm gay | 6 | (10) |
| I can't get to test site | 4 | (7) |
| I can't afford it | 3 | (5) |
| I don't know where to get tested | 3 | (5) |
| I am not at risk for HIV | 2 | (3) |
| It is not important | 0 | – |
| My doctor never recommended I get an HIV test | 0 | – |
| Other reason | 5 | (8) |
a
Reasons are not mutually-exclusive (i.e., participants chose all that applied).