Variable | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
History of HIV testing | n = 296 |
|
Yes | 287 | 97 |
No | 9 | 3 |
Duration after last HIV test | n = 287 |
|
Three months ago | 14 | 4.9 |
Four to Six months ago | 100 | 34.8 |
Above Six months ago | 173 | 60.3 |
Type of HIV test | n = 287 |
|
Finger Prick | 274 | 95.5 |
Finger prick and Oral | 13 | 4.5 |
HIV test outcome | n = 287 |
|
Negative | 281 | 97.9 |
Positive | 6 | 2.1 |
Challenges faced in HIV testing | n = 287 |
|
Lack of necessary equipment | 10 | 3.5 |
Healthcare providers’ negative attitude | 20 | 7 |
Self-stigma | 32 | 11.1 |
Delays while on transit | 130 | 45.3 |
No challenges faced | 95 | 33.1 |
Health facilities from which HIV testing was accessed | n = 287 |
|
NGO based health facility | 154 | 53.7 |
Public health facility | 87 | 30.3 |
Private health facility | 46 | 16 |