Table 4. Barriers and facilitators to HIV vaccine trial participation (N = 189).
| N(%) | |
|---|---|
| Top 5 Facilitators | |
| Cash compensation for my time | 142(75.1) |
| Confidentiality regarding my participation | 122(64.6) |
| Public transportation vouchers | 121(64.0) |
| Gift cards | 110(58.2) |
| Food or grocery vouchers | 96(50.8) |
| Top 5 Barriers | |
| Fear of side effects from the vaccine | 84(44.4) |
| Nothing | 71(37.6) |
| Fear of testing false positive on routine HIV testing | 57(28.0) |
| Limited knowledge of research trials | 53(28.0) |
| Fear of being judged as HIV positive | 43(22.8) |