Here are the main reasons why people undergo Covid-19 PCR swab tests.

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Cindy Mutia Annur 12/01/2022 17:00 WIB

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A BPS survey shows that the main reason people take Covid-19 PCR swab tests is due to workplace requirements.

Various Reasons Why People Undergo Covid-19 PCR Swab Tests

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A report from Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) states that 3 out of 100 Indonesian residents had undergone a Covid-19 PCR swab test in 2021. This represents 3.21% of the population last year.

The main reason for taking a Covid-19 PCR swab test was workplace requirements, accounting for 49.13%.

The next most common reason was travel requirements (15.99%). Only about 15.43% of Indonesian residents underwent a Covid-19 PCR swab test due to health concerns.

Furthermore, 14.55% stated they took a Covid-19 PCR swab test because they had been in close contact with a positive Covid-19 patient. Another 13.37% cited requirements for accessing healthcare services.

Additionally, 4.65% of respondents said they took a Covid-19 PCR swab test as a follow-up to a positive rapid test result. The remaining reasons accounted for 2.43%.

The percentage of people undergoing Covid-19 PCR swab tests was higher in urban areas (4.96%) compared to rural areas (0.91%).

Editor : Annissa Mutia

"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."