Table II.

Current test-seeking motivation and prior HIV testing history and experiences, among candidate blood donors, São Paulo, Brazil, August 2012 – May 2013 (N=11,867)

Current Test-Seeking Motivation and Prior HIV Testing Experiences	N (%)
Did you come to donate blood today because you wanted to be tested for HIV? (Yes)	324 (2.7)
I donate blood to get test results. (Agree)	2,157 (18.2)
I believe that blood donation is a good, fast and anonymous way to get my test results. (Agree)	6,605 (56.1)
Did someone suggest that you go to the blood center to test for HIV, hepatitis, or some other reason? (Yes)	249 (2.1)
Have you ever heard of the “Counseling and Testing Centers”? [free, alternative public HIV testing sites] (Yes)	5,316 (44.9)
Other than blood donation, have you ever been tested for HIV? (Yes)	4,498 (38.0)
Type of HIV testing venue (of those with previous testing history)
Public	2,122 (47.7)
Private, other	2,329 (52.3)
Level of satisfaction with prior test
Very satisfied	1,677 (37.9)
Satisfied	2,641 (59.6)
Unsatisfied	268 (1.5)
Very unsatisfied	43 (1.0)
Reasons for dissatisfaction with prior HIV test (of n=104 who provided response)
Wait too long to get tested	23 (22.1)
Wait too long for test results	21 (20.2)
Too crowded	14 (13.5)
Too far from home	14 (13.5)
Too near to home	13 (12.5)
Lack of confidence in equipment at testing facilities	13 (12.5)
Lack of privacy	12 (11.5)
Test not perceived as accurate	8 (7.7)
Counselling too long	5 (4.8)

Note: Some categories do not add up to total due to missing data.