Table 3 reasons for acceptance and refusal of PITC among pregnant women attending ANC in Health facilities of Gondar town, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2010

Reasons for Acceptance of PITC:

n=330

To protect my child from HIV

114(35.0)

To protect my partner from HIV

4(1.0)

To know my HIV status

147(44.0)

Multiple answers

65(20.0)

Reasons for Refusal of PITC:

n=70

Fear of stigma and discrimination

2(2.9)

Fear of partners reaction for HIV positive result

22(31.4)

Fear of knowing HIV positive test result

6(8.6)

Lack of HIV risk perception

5(7.1)

Not being sure of HIV test confidentiality

6(8.6)

Need for partners consent

7(10.0)

Was not ready for HIV test

10(14.3)

Multiple answers

12(17.2)