Table 3

Prevalence of problems experienced when performing the self-test

ProblemN (%)
Correct use of finger-prick lancet
 No6 (3.0)
 Yes193 (97.0)
Correct collection of blood sample
 No8 (4.0)
 Yes191 (96.0)
Correct application of buffer solution
 No31 (15.5)
 Yes168 (84.5)
Self-test read at recommended time point
 No1 (0.5)
 Yes198 (99.5)