HIV Treatment Values and Preference Quiz

Instructions: Please select the button that reflects the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement.

  1. I think long-acting injectable treatment will improve my life.

2. My current oral HIV regimen works well for me.

3. I hate getting injections and try to avoid whenever possible.

4. I would feel less in control of my HIV because I’m not actively taking a pill daily.

5. Taking HIV pills every day triggers me.

6. It would be easy for me to regularly come in person to clinic for injections as scheduled (e.g., every month or every 2 months).

6a. If disagree or strongly disagree: Why would it be difficult for you to come in this often? (select all that apply)

  • I can’t get time off of work

  • I can only come in the evenings or on the weekend

  • I don’t have childcare

  • The clinic is too far away

  • I don’t have or cannot afford transportation

  • I have other responsibilities that take up my time

7. I find it difficult to swallow pills.

8. I take a lot of daily pills and like the idea of having to take one less.

9. I have a hard time remembering to take my oral pills (e.g. when I party, sleep somewhere new, travel).

10. I have a hard time keeping my HIV medication from being lost or stolen.

11. Keeping my HIV medication private from others is a source of stress in my life.

12. I prefer to wait until more people have been on long-acting injectable treatment before considering it for myself.

13. I understand that the injections work best if I get them as close to the scheduled injection date as possible.

14. I am willing to regularly come in person for injections as scheduled (e.g., every month or every 2 months).

15. I am okay with experiencing some pain during the injections.

16. I am okay with experiencing some pain for a few days after the injections that could impact my ability to work or be active.

17. I am ok with getting a potential bump or mark on my butt for a few days after the injections.

18. I am willing to take a small risk that even if I get all my injections as scheduled, the medication may not work for me, and I might have fewer treatment options.

19. I believe long-acting treatment injected as scheduled will keep me virally suppressed.

20. I worry that long-acting treatment injections would stop working in my body and I wouldn’t know.

21. I am able to come in person to clinic for injections every month.

22. I am able to come in person to clinic for injections every 2 months.