Table 2 Kit considerations

PACKAGING

“Kit looks a little big, sir ... It should be a little small ... one that can easily fit in the pocket”

-A truck driver from group discussion

(GD- TRUCKER 04)

“Name (what for) should be written only. -it should be known only”

- Prik, 23 year (YOUNG MAN 11)

HOW TO DO IT - INFORMATION

“I would like to know if someone explains. But if pictures are displayed in a different way then it’s okay. If it is shown in hospitals how to do it, it would be much better. If explained in local Marathi language then it would be of benefit”

- Igat, 45 year (TRUCKER 11)

“As you can see in “Save the girl child and educate her (Beti bachao, Beti Padhao) … .on the television … in the same way it (HIV self-test) can also happen … it should happen for this (HIVOST). That means every home...it should be known that there is such kind of thing is there. While sitting at home you can check / test. For this more advertisement should be made”

- Shpa, 23 year (YOUNG WOMAN 04)

ACCESS POINTS

“It should be available everywhere – at Dhaba, at Pan Stall. It should be made available in the hospitals and even at your office – your department – It should be available in all these places”

- Diar, 43 year, (TRUCKER 12)

“Even at schools and colleges – as youths must be aware - It is very good for young people. They should be aware of such things”

- Prla, 23 year, (YOUNG WOMAN 11)

COST

“If it is kept for free then it would not be so much – people would not understand its importance – so at least some price should be fixed”

- Nene, 28 year (TRUCKER 07)

“If free, the one who is in need will take it and the one who does not need it will also take it.”

-A young boy from group discussion

(GD-YOUNG MAN 03)