Demographics of individuals receiving HCV DBST
| Demographic characteristics| | NEXC (n=525) | DTC (n=421) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age, years (range 16–57) | 30.1 years | 33.2 years | <0.001 |
| Male (%) | 330 (63) | 261 (62.3) | 0.787 |
| Ethnic group British Caucasian (%) | 518 (98.7) | 418 (99.3) | 0.525 |
| Current unemployment (%) | 520 (99.4) | 413 (98.2) | 0.265 |
| Risk factor injecting drug use (%) | 523 (99.6) | 421 (100) | 0.505 |
| Previous hepatitis C test (%) | 130 (24.7) | 30 (30.8) | 0.040 |
| Previous HIV test (%) | 127 (24.1) | 97 (23.1) | 0.780 |
| Previous B test (%) | 125 (23.9) | 95 (22.5) | 0.698 |
DBST, dry blood spot testing; DTC, Drug treatment centres; NEXC, needle exchange centres.