Table 3 Reasons for not offering HIV screening and testing and preferences for training and intervention, Transylvania and Moldavia Clinical Provider Assessment, 2017
Reason indicated for not screening and testing (among participants indicating they did not screen at least one group) | n (%) (n = 51) |
|---|---|
It is not my responsibility | 17 (33.3) |
I don’t think all my patients are at risk | 4 (7.8) |
I feel uncomfortable asking some patients | 3 (5.9) |
I don’t think there is a good reason to screen | 1 (2.0) |
I need training in HIV testing | 6 (11.8) |
The organization I work for does not require that I do it | 17 (33.3) |
There are barriers in my organization that prevent me from doing so | 6 (11.8) |
What would help you recommend HIV testing to all your patients? | |
More justification for why it is important | 14 (27.5) |
Training in HIV testing | 19 (37.3) |
Training in how to ask patients | 16 (31.4) |