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Table 3 Reasons for screen out of volunteers in the HIVIS-03 trial (n = 83)

From: Experiences on recruitment and retention of volunteers in the first HIV vaccine trial in Dar es Salam, Tanzania - the phase I/II HIVIS 03 trial

Reason

*Number

%

Abnormal laboratory values

41

46.1

Age above 40 years

10

11.2

Had multiple sexual partners

5

5.6

Elevated Blood Pressure

6

6.7

Parents/relatives do not support participation

7

7.9

Desire for having children in coming 2 years

5

5.6

Pregnancy

4

4.5

Did not show up for results/planned visit

6

6.7

Declined to repeat test

2

2.2

Undecided

2

2.2

Other reasons

10

11.2

  1. *Multiple reasons possible in a single individual.