Table 4.

Barriers previously observed for undergoing and HIV rapid test and reasons for requesting the HIV self-test

Barriers for undergoing service-based HIV rapid test (%)
I didn't know where to get tested	20 (36)
Wait time for test scheduling was too long	6 (11)
I don't like to get my finger pricked	-
I felt that healthcare providers had prejudice/judgement	6 (11)
I was afraid of getting the result	28 (50)
I was ashamed of taking the test	9 (16)
I didn't trust the test	6 (11)
The test was done without my consent	-
The test result took too long	3 (5)
I was poorly served when taking the test	2 (4)
Reasons for taking an HIV self-test (%)
I want to avoid going to health unit because of the pandemic	25 (45)
I tried to take a test in a clinic, but I couldn't	5 (9)
I want to take my test with privacy	19 (34)
I want to take my test with someone I trust	19 (34)
I want to take my test with a healthcare provider	2 (4)
I want to get the result rapidly	45 (80)