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The aim of this study was to characterize knowledge of HCV, specifically in an urban, minority population. Methods: New patients, 18 or older, were prospectively enrolled at four primary care practices in Philadelphia. Demo- graphics were ascertained and a survey was administered, querying HCV knowledge. Log-linear regression was used to assess the relationship between race and knowledge, measured by percentage of correct answers. Results: There were 1657 patients enrolled in this study. Whites were most likely to choose the correct answers; Hispanics were least likely to answer questions correctly, irrespective of age and education level (p |
