Table 3 Reasons cited by HIV-positive women for not accessing HIV care and treatment services (n = 52)
Reasons | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Perceived long queues/laborious registration process | 26 (50) |
Competing priorities | 17 (32.7) |
Inadequate referral information | 8 (15.4) |
High transport costs | 7 (13.5) |
Procrastination | 4 (7.7) |
Lost referral letter | 3 (5.8) |
Lack of disclosure | 2 (3.8) |
Did not believe the results | 2 (3.8) |
Fear loss of confidentiality | 2 (3.8) |
Fear side effects | 1 (1.9) |
High hospital fees | 1 (1.9) |