The percentage of participants who completed and had difficulties with steps in the HIV self-testing process
| Step | Completed n (%) | Had difficulty n (%) |
| 1. Removed buffer cap | 80 (80) | 39 (38) |
| 2. Put buffer in buffer-stand | 52 (50) | 72 (69) |
| 3. Swabbed upper or lower gum | 82 (80) | 53 (51) |
| 4. Put test stick in buffer | 77 (74) | 35 (34) |
| All steps 1–4* | 34 (33) | 14 (13) |
| Any step 1–4† | 102 (98) | 89 (86) |
| Read instructions prior to testing | 61 (58) | 51 (49)‡ |
| Referenced instructions during testing | 59 (57) |
Sample size, n=104. Denominators vary based on completeness in reporting.
*Participants were observed completing all steps 1–4 or having difficulties with all steps 1–4.
†Participants were observed completing any of the steps 1–4 or having difficulties with any of the steps 1-4.
‡Participants were observed having any difficulties with reading the instructions.