Variable | Category | Frequency (%) |
Do you feel that everyone | Yes | 258 (93.8) |
should perform HCT (n = 275) | No | 17 (6.2) |
*Why do you feel that everyone should perform HCT (n = 258) | To know status of self | 153 (59.3) |
For early detection and treatment commencement | 128 (49.6) | |
Increase knowledge of HIV/AIDS | 106 (41.1) | |
Help improve acceptance of people living with HIV/AIDS | 72 (27.9) | |
Not sure | 9 (3.5) | |
What singular reason will make you feel like not testing for HIV (n = 298) | The likelihood that I am not exposed | 109 (36.5) |
Lack of interest in knowing status | 75 (25.2) | |
Not knowing where to do HCT | 69 (23.2) | |
Fear of testing positive | 36 (12.1) | |
Not sure | 9 (3.0) | |
Do you feel you would change lifestyle after receiving HCT (n = 275) | Yes | 90 (32.7) |
No | 86 (31.3) | |
Not sure | 99 (36.0) | |
*What do you feel should be done if you are found to be HIV positive (n=298) | Should seek medical treatment and avoid infecting others | 196 (65.8) |
Should take No action | 101 (33.9) | |
Should seek spiritual care | 51 (17.1) | |
Should indulge in smoking, alcohol or commit suicide | 18 (6.0) | |
Should go about infecting others | 13 (4.4) |