Various Reasons Why People Refuse to Take COVID-19 Tests

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Yosepha Pusparisa 03/11/2020 09:58 WIB

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Approximately one-quarter of Indonesians refuse to take Covid-19 tests, both rapid and swab tests. Some reasons cited include feeling healthy and therefore not needing a test, and fear of social stig

Reasons for Public Refusal of COVID-19 Testing

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The majority of Indonesians are willing to undergo swab and rapid tests for Covid-19. However, a quarter of the population refuse to take these tests, even though they are free of charge.

The main reason for refusing Covid-19 tests is feeling healthy and therefore not needing to be examined. Meanwhile, 17.4% of respondents worry about being diagnosed positive for Covid-19 because of potential quarantine and social stigma. Furthermore, 13.4% of respondents are afraid of the testing process itself, whether it's a blood draw or a nasal swab.

The public is encouraged to consistently practice the 3M movement. The government continues to conduct socialization campaigns to encourage everyone to frequently wash their hands with soap, wear masks, and maintain physical distancing.

Kompas Research and Development conducted a survey of 529 respondents from 34 provinces in Indonesia. However, 127 respondents refused to take the Covid-19 test, forming the basis for the analysis of public refusal to undergo testing. The research has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of ± 4.3%.

Editor : Muhammad Ahsan Ridhoi

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."