Reasons for having the test that returned the HIV-positive result
| N=187 | n | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| I had an illness which made me worry | 64 | 34.2 |
| It was part of my regular testing pattern | 63 | 33.7 |
| I did something risky | 47 | 25.1 |
| My doctor suggested it | 21 | 11.2 |
| I had sex with someone I knew or thought was HIV positive | 18 | 9.6 |
| A partner told me they had tested HIV positive | 17 | 9.1 |
| My partner did something risky | 11 | 5.9 |
| A condom slipped or broke | 9 | 4.8 |
| My partner asked me to get tested | 8 | 4.3 |
| I changed partners | 8 | 4.3 |
| So my partner and I could make an agreement not to use condoms in our relationship | 4 | 2.1 |
Note: Items not mutually exclusive.