Reasons

n

%

RDT’s sensitivity is less than 100%

9

3.6%

RDT’s negative result does not rule out malaria

11

4.5%

The specificity of RDT is less than 100%

9

3.6%

RDT has a high false negative rate

22

8.9%

RDT has a low sensitivity if the parasite density (load) in the blood sample in low

8

3.2%

I have many years of work experience and could therefore rely on my high medical acumen

26

10.5%

I am a well-trained medical Doctor and can therefore rely on my clinical judgment

8

3.2%

I have a rich past experience that I could rely on to make an accurate clinical diagnosis

5

2.0%