Table 2. Demographic Characteristics of People Screened in a Study Designed to Evaluate the Impact of Implementing HIV and HCV Screening in Community Pharmaciesa .
| Characteristic | Total screened (N = 1,164)b | Screened for HIV (n = 612) | Screened for HCV (n = 867) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD), y | 44.9 (16.6) | 38.5 (13.9) | 46.5 (16.7) |
| Sex at birth, no. (%) | |||
| Female | 636 (54.6) | 307 (50.2) | 483 (55.7) |
| Male | 528 (45.4) | 305 (49.8) | 384 (44.3) |
| Previously tested, no. (%) | 430 (36.9)c | 166 (27.1)d | 264 (30.4)e |
Abbreviation: HCV, hepatitis C virus.
a
The study was conducted from July 2015 through August 2018. Sixty-one pharmacies participated in 3 US locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; and Huntington/Charleston, West Virginia, along with Ohio communities neighboring the West Virginia border.
b
Some people were screened for both HIV and HCV.
c
Previously tested for either HIV or HCV.
d
Previously tested for HIV.
e
Previously tested for HCV.