Hepar-C: A cross-sectional study investigating general population knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding hepatitis C screening in the Latium Region, Italy, October 2022 to May 2023.

Objectives: The study aimed to gather information about the target population's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HCV screening to develop effective communication strategies and improve service offerings.

Study Design: This was a Cross-Sectional study.

Methods: A target population random sample was submitted a phone questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model (HBF), containing 4 sections on perceived HCV susceptibility and severity, screening benefits and barriers.