Table 2. Previous self-testing experience and HIV test history among enrolled clients, N = 174.

Characteristic		N (%)
Ever self-tested for HIV before		36 (21%)
Ever heard about oral HIV self-testing*		12 (7%)
Ever self-tested for other health conditions		60 (34%)
Ever tested for HIV with sex partner		94 (56%)
Number of times ever tested for HIV:
	0	5 (3%)
	1	23 (13%)
	2	26 (15%)
	3	30 (17%)
	4 or more	90 (52%)
Duration since the last test:
	Never tested	5 (3%)
	More than 12 months	50 (29%)
	Less than 12 months	119 (68%)
Main reason for last test:
	To understand illness/ symptoms	47 (28%)
	Advice from a doctor/ health provider	31 (18%)
	Possible exposure to HIV	25 (15%)
	To plan the future/ take charge of own health/ getting married	21 (12%)
	Encouraged by sex partner	19 (11%)
	Encouraged by friend	14 (8%)
	Employment/ travel/ donating blood	9 (5%)
	Curiosity	3 (2%)
Where last test was done:
	Private health facility†	64 (38%)
	Government health facility	57 (34%)
	Mobile testing service	21 (12%)
	HTC centre	20 (12%)
	Self-testing	7 (4%)
Main reason for where last test was done:
	Easily accessible	107 (64%)
	Did not choose–was seeking other services	28 (17%)
	Confidentiality/ privacy	19 (11%)
	Presence of skilled staff and/ or quality services	14 (8%)

* From other study participants (n = 9) or media and internet (n = 3).

† Incudes for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), community-based organization (CBO), and faith-based facilities.