Percent | 95% CI | |
---|---|---|
Reasons to be tested (signal for action)1,a | ||
It just seemed a good idea | 56.4 | [51.9, 60.9] |
The doctor or other health professional suggested getting tested | 33.2 | [28.9, 37.5] |
Is worried about the possibility of being infected | 16.4 | [13.1, 19.7] |
The partner or someone important has suggested getting tested or has asked whether he/she has been tested | 9.6 | [6.9, 12.3] |
Felt ill and decided, or has decided, to get a general checkup | 19.6 | [16, 23.2] |
Had doubts about whether a partner could have HIV or any other sexually transmitted infection | 12.3 | [9.3, 15.3] |
The doctor or nurse told him/her that they had been tested because it was just one more test of the health checkup | 51.1 | [46.6, 55.6] |
Does not know/Does not respond | 4 | [2.2, 5.8] |
Perceived barriers to testing2,b | ||
Related to the health system | ||
The doctor has not recommended taking the test | 81.4 | [79.1–83.7] |
Would feel ashamed to talk about the test with the doctor | 12.2 | [10.3–14.1] |
Worried about what the doctor might think if he/she requests getting tested | 9.3 | [7.6–11] |
Related stigma | ||
Concerned that someone may expose him/her | 25.2 | [22.6–27.8] |
Is afraid his/her name might appear in public records | 29.3 | [26.6–32] |
Concerned that loved ones will reject him/her | 42.9 | [40–45.8] |
Structural barriers | ||
Has no time to go to take the test | 13.6 | [11.6–15.6] |
Does not know where to go to take the test | 40.1 | [37.2–43] |
The place where the test is done is far away | 7.47 | [5.8–9] |