Awareness of Birth Cohort Hepatitis C Testing Recommendation Among Baby Boomers: An Exploratory Survey Study

Disparities in Awareness of Hepatitis C Virus Among US Adults: An Analysis of the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey

“…Although adults belonging to the 1945-1965 birth cohort (i.e., those 55 years and older as of 2019) were the prior target screening group for almost a decade, prior studies demonstrate that many in this demographic group either have never heard of HCV or are unaware of their own HCV status. 11 Because HCV screening programs have not been tailored to younger demographic groups, it is highly likely that low awareness of HCV is prevalent among young US adults. Limited studies have explored a potential age-based disparity in HCV awareness.…”

“…Consequently, information is needed on HCV awareness or lack thereof in the general US population to tailor appropriate public health interventions for optimal HCV screening coverage. Although adults belonging to the 1945–1965 birth cohort (i.e., those 55 years and older as of 2019) were the prior target screening group for almost a decade, prior studies demonstrate that many in this demographic group either have never heard of HCV or are unaware of their own HCV status 11 . Because HCV screening programs have not been tailored to younger demographic groups, it is highly likely that low awareness of HCV is prevalent among young US adults.…”