HCV Testing - Focus Group Guide

Form Approved

OMB No. 0920-0840

Expiration Date 01/31/2013

“Demonstration Project of HCV Rapid Tests in HIV Testing Settings”

Attachment 1a. Interview and Focus Group Guide

Formative Research and Tool Development

Demonstration Project of HCV Rapid Tests in HIV testing settings

Formative Questions for Interviews and Focus Groups

Warm-up Questions

• Please tell (me/the group) your first name, and a little about hepatitis C.

• What do (you/your friends) think about hepatitis C?

Prevention/Testing/Treatment Services

1. Have you ever been tested for hepatitis C?

2. Have you ever been told you have hepatitis C?

3. What would make it easier for you to get tested?

4. What would you describe as fears or problems to hepatitis C testing? Have you heard any concerns from your friends?

5. If you were in charge of a program to promote hepatitis C, what might you say or do to deal with these fears or problems.

Audience Reactions to Information

1. How does this information make you feel?

2. How would you feel if you saw this kind of information publicized in your community?

3. Is it important to get this information out?

   1. Why? To whom?