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. 2017 Jan 31;12(1):e0169765. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0169765

Table 2. Opinions on HCT and reasons for testing and not testing.

Variables Frequency Percentage
Where HCT was done (n = 2,675)
Hospital 312 11.7%
inic 1,300 48.6%
General practitioner 262 9.8%
HCT campaign 747 27.9%
Other 54 2.0%
Were you satisfied with VCT (n = 2,749)
Yes 2,177 79.2%
No 343 12.5%
Not sure 229 8.3%
Pre-test counselling for HIV necessary (n = 3,591)
Necessary 3,158 87.9%
Not necessary 210 5.9%
Not sure 222 6.2%
HIV testing important for young people (n = 3,457)
Important 3,148 91.1%
Not important 103 3.0%
Not sure 205 5.9%
Reasons for HCT uptake (n = 2752)
To know my HIV status 2,097 76.2%
I was pregnant 196 7.1%
I am sexually active 128 4.7%
I was testing with my partner 178 6.5%
I was offered a test by a healthcare worker 152 5.5
Reasons for HCT non-uptake (n = 1.048)
Not at risk of contracting HIV 265 23.5%
Not sexually active 220 19.5%
fear of stigma if the test results come out positive 168 14.9%
Not feeling comfortable testing in hospital settings 133 11.8%
Not wanting to know once HIV status 152 13.5%
Not sure if the results will be kept confidential 110 9.78%