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Primary self-reported reason for getting an STD test in the past year, by sex
| Reason | Males (N = 83) % |
Females (N = 251) % |
|---|---|---|
| Tested during routine visit | 42.2 | 58.6 |
| Other | 24.1 | 17.9 |
| Experienced symptoms | 10.8 | 8.0 |
| Unprotected sex | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| Suggested by someone | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Tested as part of study | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Contacted because exposed | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Told by partner | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Unknown | 0.0 | 0.4 |
