Predictors of hepatitis C testing intention among African American Baby Boomers

Mohamed Rashrash; Mary Maneno; Anthony Wutoh; Earl Ettienne; Monika Daftary

doi:10.1016/j.jegh.2016.12.005

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Predictors of hepatitis C testing intention among African American Baby Boomers

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Mohamed Rashrash^a^{, *}^,mrashrash@gmail.com, Mary Maneno^b, Anthony Wutoh^b, Earl Ettienne^b, Monika Daftary^b

^aChapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618, USA

^bDepartment of Clinical Social Administrative Pharmacy, Howard University College of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW Washington, DC 20059, USA

^*Corresponding author at: 11450 Maple Drive, Fishers, IN 46038, USA.

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Mohamed Rashrashmrashrash@gmail.com

Received 9 September 2015, Revised 10 December 2016, Accepted 15 December 2016, Available Online 16 February 2017.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jegh.2016.12.005 How to use a DOI?
Keywords: African-American; Baby Boomers; Health Belief Model; Hepatitis C; Intention
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 6 months and 43.8% had received a previous HCV test. Significant predictors of HCV testing intention within 6 months 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.
Copyright: © 2017 Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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Publication Date: 2017/02/16
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