Table 4 Differences between prior and non-prior testors
Variable | n (%) responders | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Testors* (n = 276) | Non-testors (n = 65) | ||
Mean age, years | 34 | 28 | <0.001 |
Sexual orientation: Self-defined as 'gay' | 68% | 35% | <0.001 |
Living in a stable relationship | 30% | 46% | 0.021 |
Swiss nationality | 79% | 77% | 0.729 |
Having had more than 10 sexual partners in the preceding 12 months | 27% | 19% | 0.239 |
Prior risk situation as motivation to seek testing | 45% | 49% | 0.566 |
New relationship as motivation to seek testing | 29% | 40% | 0.084 |
Routine check-up as motivation to seek testing | 26% | 17% | 0.121 |
Risk situation with anonymous partner | 42% | 48% | 0.687 |
Use of drugs in conjunction with sexual activity | 54% | 48% | 0.448 |
Risk situation longer than 3 months ago | 45% | 48% | 0.688 |
Estimated risk for HIV or STI infection (10-point Likert scale (0 = Very low; 10 = Very high)) | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.043 |