Table 6 Reasons for opting for self-testing – post-test survey

Reasons for choosing oral-fluid-based self-testing

N = 294

n(%)

I wanted to try a new testing method

104 (35)

I felt it would be easier to use

97 (33)

There is no pain with oral fluid test

81 (28)

I felt this test would give a more accurate result

5 (2)

Other

7 (2)

Reasons for choosing blood-based self-testing

N = 227

n(%)

I felt it would be easier to use

54 (24)

I did not trust an oral fluid test

4 (2)

I felt this test would give a more accurate result

161 (71)

Other

8 (4)