The midwives' perception of test refusal
| No (%) | |
|---|---|
| Pattern of test refusal: | |
| HIV alone | 30 (44) |
| HBV alone | 0 |
| HIV and HBV | 18 (26) |
| Syphilis alone | 0 |
| All tests | 6 (9) |
| No refusals | 10 (15) |
| Other replies | 4 |
| Total | 68 |
| Reason for refusal of HIV or hepatitis B tests: | |
| Fear of results | 10 (15) |
| Confidentiality concerns | 0 |
| Insurance concerns | 1 (1) |
| “Not at risk” | 36 (53) |
| Other | 1 (1) |
| No refusals | 10 (15) |
| More than one reason | 10 (15) |
| Total | 68 |