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Table 4 Reasons for opting for self-test type

From: Accuracy of and preferences for blood-based versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in Malawi: a cross-sectional study

Reason

Test type

OFBST (N = 404) n ( %)

BBST (N = 262) n (%)

Curious about this specific self-test kit

29 (7.2)

26 (9.9)

Want to be the first to know my result

6 (1.5)

8 (3.1)

Like the opportunity to test in private

24 (5.9)

28 (10.7)

Interested in new technologies

30 (7.4)

84 (32.1)

It is something I could do again and wanted to try it out

2 (0.5)

0 (0)

Easier to use than the other self-test offered

309 (76.5)

32 (12.2)

More accurate than the other self-test offered

0 (0)

81 (30.9)

Other reason

4 (1.0)

1 (0.4)