Table 3.
HIV self-testing (HIVST) negative attitude (n = 403).
| Item | n (Agreed) | % Negative Attitude |
|---|---|---|
| People may not be able to read instructions properly | 359 | 89.1 |
| People could read/interpret results incorrectly a | 352 | 87.3 |
| People could intentionally infect others if not properly counseled before the test b | 333 | 82.6 |
| Should a person who has not received counseling test positive, he/she may commit suicide | 301 | 74.7 |
| Children and workers could be tested against their will | 270 | 67.0 |
| Family members could be tested against their will, which could result in abuse | 255 | 63.3 |
| People could blame others should they test positive | 231 | 57.3 |
| Privacy is ensured | 305 | 24.3 |
| There could be less transmission of HIV to other people | 313 | 22.3 |
| More people can know their status | 325 | 19.4 |
| People who are scared to go to the clinics can test at home | 341 | 15.4 |
| Less time is spent in clinics and hospitals | 343 | 14.9 |
| People could be tested more frequently | 347 | 13.9 |
| People can get ARVs before they can get sicker | 353 | 12.4 |
an = 401; 2 respondents skipped this item; b n = 402; 1 respondent skipped this item.