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Table 4 Difficulties with self-test contained in the CMK reported by respondents who used the test.

From: Performance of self-diagnosis and standby treatment of malaria in international oilfield service employees in the field

Difficulties with self-test

N (%)

Respondents reporting difficulties N performing self-test = 575

 

85 (15)

Difficulties N total = 85

Finger prick

50 (59)

 

Placing blood drop

24 (28)

 

Result interpretation

15 (18)

 

Identifying lines

13 (15)

 

Technical problem kit

12 (14)

 

Instructions

10 (13)

 

Adherence to waiting time

2 (2)

 

Too ill to perform test

1 (1)

  1. More than one difficulty could be reported per respondent.