title: Predictors of hepatitis C testing intention among African American Baby Boomers.
abstract: Baby Boomers (BBs) are responsible for three-quarters of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in the United States; however, HCV testing is distinctly underused by them. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the prevalence of HCV testing and to evaluate predictors of HCV testing intention among African-American BBs. The study was guided by the Health Belief Model and theory of reasoned action frameworks. Of the 137 participants included in the study, 44.8% had at least a college education; 13.9% received prior to 1992 blood transfusion. Findings related to HCV testing showed that 32.1% of the participants intended to test for HCV within 6months and 43.8% had received a previous HCV test. Significant predictors of HCV testing intention within 6months included having a blood transfusion prior to 1992 [odds ratio (OR)=8.25, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.02-33.61], perceptions of benefits (OR=1.57, 95% CI: 1.13-2.18), severity (OR=1.39, 95% CI: 1.17-1.65), and subjective norms (OR=1.42, 95% CI: 1.12-1.79). These predictors of HCV testing intention can be used to develop future HCV testing initiatives for African-American BBs.
authors.affiliation: Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618, USA. Electronic address: mrashrash@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rashrash
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Social Administrative Pharmacy, Howard University College of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059, USA.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Maneno
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Social Administrative Pharmacy, Howard University College of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wutoh
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Social Administrative Pharmacy, Howard University College of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059, USA.
authors.forename: Earl
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ettienne
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Social Administrative Pharmacy, Howard University College of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059, USA.
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Daftary
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000368:Aged; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004219:District of Columbia; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011158:Population Growth; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: African-American; Baby Boomers; Health Belief Model; Hepatitis C; Intention