Table 2. Self-reported sexual behavior and HIV testing history.
| Behavior or HIV Testing History | Comparison Group (n = 286) | HIV Self-Testing Group (n = 284) | Total, (n = 570) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at first intercourse (years), mean (SD) | 17.7 (2.8) | 17.9 (2.5) | 17.8 (2.7) |
| Condom used during last sex | 54 (19) | 46 (16) | 100 (18) |
| Had at least one other sexual partner in the past 12 mo | 4 (1) | 5 (2) | 9 (2) |
| Number of times been tested for HIV in the past 12 mo, mean (SD) | 2.8 (1.4) | 2.8 (1.5) | 2.8 (1.4) |
| Self-reported HIV-positive | 10 (3.5) | 13 (4.6) | 23 (4.1) |
| Heard of HIV self-testing prior to study | 39 (14) | 41 (14) | 80 (14) |
| Primary partner ever tested for HIV | |||
| Yes | 220 (77) | 216 (76) | 436 (76) |
| No | 19 (7) | 21 (7) | 40 (7) |
| Don’t know | 47 (16) | 47 (17) | 94 (16) |
| Primary partner tested for HIV in the past 12 mo | |||
| Yes | 173 (60) | 149 (52) | 322 (56) |
| No | 35 (12) | 42 (15) | 77 (14) |
| Don’t know | 78 (27) | 93 (33) | 171 (30) |
| Know partner’s status | 192 (67) | 194 (68) | 386 (68) |
| Experienced intimate partner violence in the past 12 mo | 76 (27) | 78 (27) | 154 (27) |
For all variables frequencies are presented, with percentages in parentheses, except where otherwise noted.
SD, standard deviation.