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Reported Reasons for Not Being Tested

The most frequently cited reason for not getting tested among those who have never had an HIV test is not feeling at risk (61%). Smaller shares of those who have never been tested cite the following reasons: their doctor never recommended it (21%), they worry about confidentiality (13%), they don’t know where to get tested (10%), they don’t like needles or giving blood (8%), and they’re afraid they’ll test positive (3%).

Reported Reasons for Not Being Tested (bar chart)

 
 
 
 
 

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