Principal barriers to increasing the number of HIV tests
| Barriers cited by consultants | Number of responses |
|---|---|
| Patient dependent barriers | |
| Concerns about consequences of positive results: | |
| Stigma | 6 |
| Fear/anxiety | 5 |
| Insurance issues | 4 |
| Inability to cope | 2 |
| Lack of awareness of risk | 8 |
| Unwillingness to wait or make further appointment | 3 |
| Other responses | 6 |
| Clinic dependent barriers | |
| Concerns about resources: | |
| Lack of time (mostly that of health advisers) | 17 |
| Shortage of staff/cost of extra staff | 6 |
| Other responses | 3 |
| Concerns about offering the test: for example, clinic staff attitudes | 6 |
| External factors: for example, General Medical Council policy on consent | 3 |