Table 2 Willingness to use and distribute HIVST kits among HIV-negative PWID in the San Diego–Tijuana border region (N = 539)

Willing to use an HIV self-test

Willing to distribute HIV self-tests to sexual partners or drug use partners

  Willing to give HIV self-tests to sexual partners

  Willing to give HIV self-tests to drug use partners

I would not want to use an HIV self-test because… (N = 103)

  I would be worried that HIV self-tests are less accurate than standard HIV tests

  I would be worried about using the test incorrectly

  I would be worried about misinterpreting the test result

I would be motivated to use an HIV self-test because… (N = 436)

  I would be able to test for HIV more regularly

  It would be more convenient than going to a clinic/CBO for a standard HIV test

  It would give me more privacy and help ensure the confidentiality of my HIV test result