STI testing preferences of the ‘average’ individual
| Variables | OR (95% CI) | P value |
| How STI samples should be taken | ||
| No sampling | 1 | |
| HCP | 0.99 (0.90 to 1.09) | 0.845 |
| Self-sampling | 1.47 (1.27 to 1.71) | <0.001 |
| How and when results are given | ||
| Same day after 2 hours | 1 | |
| Same day after 4 hours | 0.82 (0.73 to 0.92) | 0.000 |
| 1–7 days’ time via SMS/online | 1.05 (0.95 to 1.16) | 0.301 |
| How and when treatment is given | ||
| Same day in clinic | 1 | |
| Clinic follow-up on appointment | 0.91 (0.81 to 1.01) | 0.077 |
| Pharmacy near patient | 1.06 (0.99 to 1.13) | 0.110 |
| How partners are notified of an STI | ||
| Expedited partner treatment | 1 | |
| Contact slip from index patient | 0.93 (0.87 to 0.99) | 0.028 |
| HCP-initiated notification | 0.83 (0.77 to 0.89) | 0.000 |
HCP, healthcare professional; SMS, short messaging service.