Table 2.
Characteristics of the study participants according to the use of the self-test.
| Correct use of the self-test (n = 933) | Incorrect use of the self-test (n = 89) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 18—49 | 440 (47.2) | 28 (31.5) | |
| 50–64 | 238 (25.5) | 36 (40.4) | 0.004 |
| ≥ 65 | 255 (27.3) | 25 (28.1) | |
| Housing area | |||
| Rural | 219 (23.5) | 28 (31.5) | ns |
| Urban | 714 (76.5) | 61 (68.5) | |
| Educational level | |||
| Primary education | 97 (14) | 16 (18) | |
| Secondary education | 507 (54.3) | 46 (51.7) | ns |
| Post-secondary education | 198 (21.2) | 23 (25.8) | |
| No answer | 131 (14) | 4 (4.5) | |
Qualitative variables are expressed as absolute values and proportions. Comparisons between groups of subjects with a correct use of the self-test and subjects with an incorrect use of the self-test were performed with Fisher's exact test or Pearson's chi-square test as appropriate.