Based on those who have been tested for HIV; n = 468

50. What was the main reason you got tested? Was it because you thought you might have been exposed to the virus, because you were beginning a sexual relationship with a new partnet, because you wanted to stop using condoms, or was it because of some other reason?

10	Might have been exposed to the virus
6	Beginning a new sexual relationship
*	Wanted to stop using condoms
19	Just thought it would be a good idea (volunteered)
18	Pregnant (volunteered)
16	It was part of routine care (volunteered)
10	Tested for blood donation purposes (from previous question)
6	Insurance physical (volunteered)
4	Surgery/Blood transfusion/Blood tests (volunteered)
2	Job related reasons (volunteered)
2	Getting married (volunteered)
1	Illness (volunteered)
2	Some other reason (volunteered)
2	Don't know
2	Refused
100

Based on those who have never been tested for HIV; n = 508

51. People have many reasons they might decide not to get tested for HIV. As I read the following list of reasons, please tell me if each one was or was not a reason you have decided not to get tested? (First/Next), how about . . (insert)

	Yes, a reason	No, not a reason	DK	Ref.
a. You don't think you are at risk of getting infected with HIV	67	32	1	*	=100
b. The test costs too much	5	91	4	*	=100
c. You don't have health insurance	10	90	*	*	=100
d. You haven't gotten around to it	19	81	*	*	=100
e. You feel there is no point in knowing whether you are infected with HIV	9	89	2	*	=100
f. You feel embarrassed to ask for a test	6	93	1	*	=100
g. You are afraid you might find out bad news	10	90	*	*	=100
h. You're worried someone else might find out you had the test done	5	95	0	*	=100

52. An HIV test you can give yourself in your own home has been developed and is available in a few cities. To use this test, you buy a kit in a drug store, take a blood sample from your finger, and send your sample to a laboratory. Then, you get the results by calling a confidential telephone number. IF you thought there was a chance you might have been infected with the HIV virus, how likely would you be to use this home test -- very likely, somewhat likely, not too likely, or not likely at all?

45	Very likely
18	Somewhat likely
10	Not too likely
25	Not likely at all
*	Not applicable/Would never be exposed (volunteered)
2	Don't know
0	Refused
100

Based on those not too likely or not likely at all to use a home test; n = 356

53. What is the main reason you feel you would not want to use this home test?

53	Prefer to see a doctor about this
28	Test might not be accurate/Lab might make mistakes
5	Not applicable/Would never be exposed
3	Too difficult to do test
2	Can't be sure of confidentiality when getting results
2	No confidentiality when buying the kit
1	Free, cheaper, easier to test elsewhere
1	Fear of needles, pain
1	Lack of counseling
2	Other
2	Don't know
*	Refused
100

Based on those who have had sexual intercourse; n = 938

54. Have you and your current or most recent sexual partner ever had a conversation about your risk of infecting each other with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?

44	Yes
56	No
*	Don't know
0	Refused
100

Based on those who have had a conversation about HIV; n = 401

54a. What was the main reason you had this conversation? Were you thinking about starting a sexual relationship, stopping the use of condoms, did you think you might be infected with HIV, or was it some other reason?

30	Starting a sexual relationship
3	Stopping the use of condoms
10	Might be infected
29	No particular reason (volunteered)
5	Concerned about possible exposure -- sexual (volunteered)
5	Getting married (volunteered)
2	Concerned about possible exposure -- professional/health professional (volunteered)
9	Some other reason (specify)
3	Don't know
4	Refused
100

Intro Note Before Q 55: These next few questions are about sexually transmitted diseases, other than AIDS. The names of some of these other sexually transmitted diseases are gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and chlamydia.

55. In the last 12 months, have you been tested for any sexually transmitted diseases?

56. Have you ever been tested for any sexually transmitted diseases?

45	Have been tested for any STD
24	Tested in last 12 months
21	Tested, but not in last 12 months
53	Never tested for any STD
2	Don't know
*	Refused
100

Based on those who have been tested for any STD; n = 454

57. The last time you were tested, what was the main reason? Was it because you thought you might have been exposed, because you were beginning a sexual relationship with a new partner, because you wanted to stop using condoms, because you were having some symptoms of disease, or was it for some other reason?

11	Thought had been exposed to an STD
6	Beginning a new sexual relationship
*	Wanted to stop using condoms
19	Having symptoms
34	Part of routine care (volunteered)
17	Pregnant (volunteered)
4	Getting married (volunteered)
3	Just thought it would be a good idea (volunteered)
1	Insurance physical (volunteered)
*	Surgery (volunteered)
2	Some other reason (volunteered)
2	Don't know
1	Refused
100

58. Have you ever been worried that you might have a sexually transmitted disease, but not gotten yourself tested?

4	Yes
96	No
*	Don't know
*	Refused
100

Based on those who were worried that they had an STD and did not see a health professional; n = 35

59. I'm going to read a list of reasons some people say they decided not to get tested for a sexually transmitted disease, even when they thought they might have been exposed. As I read each one please tell me if it was or was not ever a reason why you decided not to get tested? (First/Next) how about . . .

	Yes, was a reason	No, was not a reason	DK	Ref.
a. The test costs too much	28	72	0	0	=100
b. You did not have health insurance	18	82	0	0	=100
c. You just didn't get around to it	43	57	0	0	=100
d. You felt the problem would go away by itself	28	72	0	0	=100
e. You felt embarrassed to ask for a test	28	72	0	0	=100
f. You were afraid you might find out bad news	31	69	0	0	=100
g. You were worried someone else might find out you had the test done	16	84	0	0	=100
h. You felt there's just no point in knowing if you have a sexually transmitted disease	10	90	0	0	=100

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