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Table 3 Attribute descriptions for the discrete choice experiment of HIV self-test program preferences

From: Addressing key issues in HIV self-test program implementation for Black and Latino sexual minority men in the Southern United States: a multiphase study protocol

Attributes

Prompt language

Delivery strategy

 Home delivery

You order a test through a website of a popular local HIV testing clinic. You pay for the test online. The clinic mails a test to your home

 Friend

You request a test from a close friend. Your friend brings you a test from a popular local HIV testing clinic. You pay your friend. Your friend gives that money to the clinic. The clinic never asks your name or contact info

 Clinic pickup

You go to a popular local HIV testing clinic for a test. You pay the clinic for the test. You take the test home to use

Delivery speed

How long it takes to get a test when you request it

Support

 Instructions only

The test comes with written and picture instructions. It includes info for local HIV/STD testing. If you have a positive result, you can use this info to access medical care

 While you test

A phone HIV test counselor (for home delivery or clinic pickup) or your friend (for friend delivery) guides you while you use the test. If you have a positive result, they can connect you to medical care

 After you test

A phone HIV test counselor (for home delivery or clinic pickup) or your friend (for friend delivery) contacts you 1 week after you receive the test. If you have a positive result, they can connect you to medical care

Price

The cost to you of a test. The test accuracy is the same for all prices