Table 4 Feedback and recommendations made by 200 of the total FSW who underwent the saliva testing
Frequency | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Advantages | ||
National recognition | 4 | 2 |
Common use | 28 | 14 |
Accurate and reliable | 26 | 13 |
No blood | 193 | 96.5 |
No pain | 191 | 95.5 |
Short waiting time for results | 5 | 2.5 |
All friends use | 1 | 0.5 |
Friends to recommend | 16 | 8 |
Consultant recommend | 68 | 34 |
It does not matter | 1 | 0.5 |
Disadvantages | ||
None | 82 | 41 |
Complicated kit operation | 3 | 1.5 |
Results not credible | 111 | 55.5 |
Results not recognised | 18 | 9 |
Expensive | 1 | 0.5 |
Testing method preference | ||
Saliva testing | 83 | 42.8 |
Blood testing | 111 | 57.2 |
Need improvement | ||
None | 108 | 54 |
Simplify kit operation | 14 | 7 |
Enhance results accuracy | 66 | 33 |
Cost free | 15 | 7.5 |
HIV home self testing preference | ||
Yes | 108 | 54.5 |
No | 90 | 45.5 |