Table 2.

Reasons study participants accepted rapid HIV testing in the dental clinic (N = 231)

Reason for accepting ORHT	n (%)
Test is free	138 (59.7)
Believes dental clinic is an appropriate setting to have testing done	97 (42.0)
Has never been tested before	76 (32.9)
Wants to appease/reassure a partner or family member	58 (25.1)
Feels more comfortable knowing	43 (18.6)
Last HIV test was a long time ago	40 (17.3)
Trusts the dentist/dental hygienist	38 (16.5)
Suspects partner had been unfaithful	8 (3.5)
Considers him or herself at risk	7 (3.0)
Doesn't know	46 (19.9)