Summary
- The largest proportion of residents who left comments say nothing would stop them from testing (41%)
- The top barriers to testing are problems accessing and using tests, foe example not being able to drive to collect them (27%), or tests not being available (21%)
This table shows that when respondents were asked about what would keep them from trying to get a test or stop them from doing so
41% of respondents say nothing would stop them and or they have to test
27% of respondents say problems accessing and using tests
21% of respondents say if there are no tests available and or supply issues
5% of respondents say that they don’t see the need and or that they already isolate
4% of respondents say that they’re generally against testing and or cite the unreliability of tests
2% of respondents say a concern about testing positive
7% of respondents give other suggestions that would stop them
Barriers to being tested for COVID-19
Base (total sample): 443
| wdt_ID | Responses (showing key themes) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing would stop me / I have to test | 41 |
| 2 | Problems accessing and using tests | 27 |
| 3 | No tests available / supply issues | 21 |
| 4 | Don't see the need / I already isolate | 5 |
| 5 | Generally against testing / unreliability of tests | 4 |
| 6 | Concern about testing positive | 2 |
| 7 | Other | 7 |
