Table 3.
Reasons for testing.
| Total (%)a | Male (%) | Female (%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasons for testing, among those ever tested (n = 664) | ||||
| Just wanted to know serostatus | 50 | 49 | 50 | 0.45 |
| Occupational exposure | 22 | 20 | 23 | 0.23 |
| Ill health | 11 | 8 | 13 | 0.054 |
| Premarital testing/to have children | 9 | 5 | 12 | 0.001 |
| Partner’s sexual behaviour | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.02 |
| Partner sick or died | 5 | 4 | 6 | 0.15 |
| Referral/routine test | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.026 |
| Planning for the future | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0.1 |
| Had a blood transfusion | 8 | 14 | 5 | 0.001 |
| To be a role model | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0.045 |
| Taking care of people with HIV or AIDS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.471 |
| Own sexual behaviour | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0.001 |
| Reasons for repeat testing (n =495) | ||||
| n | Percentage (%) | |||
| Advised to retest by provider | 157 | 32 | ||
| Wanted to confirm original test results | 128 | 26 | ||
| Occupational exposure | 93 | 19 | ||
| Other | 117 | 24 | ||
| Reasons for not testing, among those never tested (n = 200) | ||||
| Not ready | 64 | 32 | ||
| Afraid of positive result | 43 | 22 | ||
| Not necessary | 27 | 14 | ||
| I am healthy | 27 | 14 | ||
| Other | 24 | 12 | ||
| Confidentiality not guaranteed | 8 | 4 | ||
| Always busy | 6 | 3 | ||
| Afraid of being a failed role model | 1 | >1 |
a
Percentages do not add up to 100% as respondents were able to give more than one response.