Table 2.
Characteristics of individuals diagnosed with chronic HCV.
| Characteristic | Prevalence (n=155) |
|---|---|
| Age: median (IQR) | 51 (45–57 years) |
| Male | 74% |
| Black race | 85% |
| Hazardous alcohol consumptiona | 19% |
| Insurance | |
| Medicaid | 59% |
| Medicare | 12% |
| Private | 11% |
| None | 18% |
| Sex partners in prior 3 months: median (IQR) | 1 (1–2) partners |
| Prior STD clinic visit | 65% |
| Prior STD diagnosis | 57% |
| STD diagnosis at HCV diagnosis visit | 17% |
a
Hazardous alcohol consumption defined as reported use of ≥4 alcoholic drinks in 1 sitting or risky sex under the influence of alcohol in the preceding 30 days
Abbreviations used in the table:
STD: Sexually Transmitted Disease
HCV: Hepatitis C Virus