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STI-Related Stigma and Shame in Relation to Having Been Tested for STIs and Test Outcome
| Never STI tested | STI tested–negative result | STI tested–positive result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) |
| STI-related stigmab | 15 (9–17) | 11 (7–15) | 8 (5–15) |
| STI-related shamea | 17 (11–22) | 14.5 (10–20) | 11 (8–20) |
Test for trend ap≤0.05; bp≤0.01.
IQR, interquartile range.
