Reasons given by patients for declining type specific herpes serology test
| Reason | Males (n=96) | (%) | Females (n=145) | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not like blood tests | 20 | (20.8) | 30 | (20.6) |
| Do not want to know result | 21 | (21.8) | 21 | (14.5) |
| No time to reattend for results | 23 | (24.0) | 21 | (14.5) |
| No time to see counsellor today | 22 | (23.0) | 23 | (15.9) |
| Already been diagnosed with herpes infection | 12 | (12.5) | 20 | (14.0) |
| Other | 16 | (16.7) | 28 | (19.3) |