Among all participants (N = 129)
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Belief in accuracy of rapid vs. Standard anti-HCV test
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Much less accurate
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3 (2.3)
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Somewhat accurate
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14 (10.9)
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Just as accurate
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70 (54.7)
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More accurate
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5 (3.9)
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Much more accurate
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3 (2.3)
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Don’t know
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33 (25.8)
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Among HCV Rapid Test takers (N = 107)
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Main reason for choosing rapid anti-HCV test: (n = 83)*
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1. Wanted fast results
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50 (60.2)
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2. Rapid test is more convenient
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10 (12.1)
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3. I am afraid of needles or blood draws
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1 (1.2)
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4. I have bad veins
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3 (3.6)
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5. Rapid test is less painful
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4 (4.8)
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6. Rapid test requires less blood
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6 (7.2)
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7. Rapid test is less stressful
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4 (4.8)
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8. Rapid test is newer
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1 (1.2)
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9. I trust the research staff experience
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2 (2.4)
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10. I was concerned I wouldn’t get paid
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2 (2.4)
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Compared to standard blood draw, getting a finger prick was: (n = 99)
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Much more painful
|
4 (4.0)
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More painful
|
9 (9.1)
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About the same amount of pain
|
33 (33.3)
|
Less painful
|
29 (29.3)
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Much less painful
|
24 (24.2)
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‘I have tested for HCV in the past and I prefer receiving my results the same day’ (n = 96)
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Strongly agree
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30 (31.3)
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Agree
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51 (53.1)
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Disagree
|
13 (13.5)
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Strongly disagree
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2 (2.1)
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‘It would have been better to wait a week’ (n = 97)
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Strongly agree
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0 (0)
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Agree
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3 (3.1)
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Disagree
|
66 (68.0)
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Strongly disagree
|
28 (28.9)
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‘I understand the results of my test’ (n = 96)
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Strongly agree
|
50 (52.1)
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Agree
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44 (45.8)
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Disagree
|
1 (1)
|
Strongly disagree
|
1 (1)
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‘I would recommend rapid test to a friend’ (n = 98)
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Strongly agree
|
42 (42.9)
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Agree
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50 (51)
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Disagree
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2 (2)
|
Strongly disagree
|
4 (4.1)
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