The demographic and self-reported characteristics of the study respondents (n=233)
| Characteristics | Frequency | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD) | 22.2 (2.8) | |
| Range* | 16–34 years | |
| Sex* | ||
| Female | 140 | 64 |
| Ethnicity* | ||
| White British | 173 | 79 |
| Other | 46 | 21 |
| Sexual preference* | ||
| Heterosexual | 193 | 88 |
| Homosexual | 13 | 6 |
| Bisexual | 11 | 5 |
| Prefer not to say | 2 | 1 |
| Believes currently has STI symptoms† | ||
| Yes | 4 | 2 |
| No | 216 | 98 |
| Previous STI test?† | ||
| Yes | 161 | 73 |
| No | 59 | 27 |
| Previous treatment for STI?† | ||
| Yes | 33 | 15 |
| No | 187 | 85 |
| Previously tested at the GP surgery?† | ||
| Yes | 49 | 22 |
| No | 171 | 78 |
| Previously tested at the STI/GUM clinic?† | ||
| Yes | 87 | 40 |
| No | 133 | 60 |
*Missing data from 14 participants.
†Missing data from 13 participants.
GP, general practitioner; GUM, genitourinary medicine; STI, sexually transmitted infection.