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Table 6 Self-Test Questionnaire (n = 708)

From: An observed, prospective field study to evaluate the performance and acceptance of a blood-based HIV self-test in Canada

Question

Yes

No

 

%

n

%

No

Instruction Use

 Did you use the test instructions?

99.4%

689

0.6%

4

 Were the instructions for use easy to follow?

96.7%

670

3.3%

23

 Were the pictures and illustrations helpful?

99.1%

685

0.9%

6

 Was the “NOT FOR USERS” section in the IFU helpful?

44.4%

307

55.6%

385

Device Use

 Was the device easy to use?

96.2%

666

3.8%

26

 Were you confident with performing this test on your own?

90.6%

626

9.4%

65

Self-Test Experience

 Would you use this test again?

94.7%

655

5.3%

37

 Would you prefer to use this test at home (yes) or get tested at a clinic (no)?

58.6%

399

41.4%

282

 Would you recommend this test to a sexual partner/friend?

95.5%

658

4.5%

31