Table 3 Participant perceptions of their HIV POCT experience
| Post-test Questionnaire Item (with a percentage continuous response scale) | N | Mean | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. How comfortable did you feel today getting your HIV test at the pharmacy? | 121 | 88.66 | 95.00 |
| 2. How confident are you that the pharmacist did a good job of administering your HIV test today? | 122 | 96.93 | 100 |
| 3. How likely are you to also get tested for other infections (e.g., hepatitis C or syphilis), based on the pharmacist’s advice today? | 121 | 83.14 | 95.00 |
| 4. How important was each of the following factors in helping you decide to get an HIV test at this pharmacy today? | |||
| a. We keep your test results private (confidential) | 120 | 89.42 | 97.50 |
| b. The HIV test uses a finger-prick sample (instead of a blood test) | 120 | 80.35 | 95.00 |
| c. Your test results are available to you immediately (within minutes) | 120 | 96.08 | 100 |
| d. We have a private room for testing and consultation | 120 | 94.87 | 100 |
| e. The testing is free | 120 | 88.78 | 98.00 |
| f. You did not need to make an appointment | 86c | 91.22 | 100 |
| 5. Would you be willing to pay for an HIV test at a pharmacy if it were offered as a regular service? | |||
| Yes → | 122 | 78.69% (96/122) | |
| How much would you be willing to pay? $________d | 92 | $29.43 | $20.00 |
| No → | 122 | 21.31% (26/122) | |
| 6. How likely are you to recommend to your friends that they get tested for HIV at a pharmacy? | 120 | 92.80 | 100 |
| 7. Do you think that HIV testing should be offered through pharmacies? | |||
| Yes → | 122 | 99.2% (121/122) | |
| No → | 122 | 0.8% (1/122) | |