Table 1 Reasons for non-participation
From: Prevalence of hepatitis C in the adult population of Bulgaria: a pilot study
Reason for non-participation (n = 155) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Generally dislike surveys | 41 (26.5%) |
Living abroad | 37 (23.9%) |
Not interested | 27 (17.4%) |
No time | 26 (16.8%) |
Too ill | 22 (14.2%) |
Live too far away | 6 (5.8%) |
Known HCV negative | 5 (3.2%) |
No suitable appointment | 2 (1.3%) |
Blood donor | 2 (1.3%) |
Fear of needles | 2 (1.3%) |
Got tested in 2018 | 1 (0.6%) |
Known HCV positive | 0 (0%) |
Do not wish to provide a reason | 2 (1.3%) |