Table 1 Respondent Characteristics (n = 50)
From: Understanding patient acceptance and refusal of HIV testing in the emergency department
Age Category | Â |
|---|---|
   18-29 years | 17 (34%) |
   30-49 years | 19 (38%) |
   > = 50 years | 14 (28%) |
Gender | Â |
   Male | 26 (52%) |
   Female | 24 (48%) |
Race/Ethnicity | Â |
   African-American | 26 (52%) |
   White | 11 (22%) |
   Latino | 3 (6%) |
   Asian | 3 (6%) |
   Mixed Race | 5 (10%) |
   Other/Unknown | 2 (4%) |
Accepters of HIV Testing | Â |
   Yes | 28 (56%) |
   No | 22 (44%) |
Prior HIV Testing | Â |
   Yes | 43 (86%) |
   No | 6 (12%) |
   Not Sure/Unknown | 1 (2%) |
Have Insurance | Â |
   Yes | 26 (52%) |
   No | 20 (40%) |
   Not Sure/Unknown | 4 (8%) |
Have Regular Source of Care | Â |
   Yes | 22 (44%) |
   No | 27 (54%) |
   Not Sure/Unknown | 1 (2%) |
Reason for ED Visit (as reported to interviewer) | Â |
   Pain | 15 (30%) |
   Trauma | 14 (28%) |
   Infection/Cough/Fever | 7 (14%) |
   Dermatologic | 5 (10%) |
   Possible HIV Exposure | 4 (8%) |
   Hyperglycemia | 3 (6%) |
   Out of Medication | 1 (2%) |
   Ear Irrigation | 1 (2%) |