ArticleJournal of translational internal medicine2017
Exploring Patient Characteristics and Barriers to Hepatitis C Treatment in Patients on Opioid Substitution Treatment Attending a Community Based Fibro-scanning Clinic.
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- Motivations, facilitators and barriers to accessing hepatitis C treatment among people who inject drugs in two South African cities.Harm reduction journal · 2020Article
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- Hepatitis C virus screening and treatment in Irish prisons from a governor and prison officer perspective - a qualitative exploration.Health & justice · 2018Article
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- Integrated Hepatitis C Care for People Who Inject Drugs (Heplink): Protocol for a Feasibility Study in Primary Care.JMIR research protocols · 2018Article
- Exploratory assessment: Nurse-led community health worker delivered HCV intervention for people experiencing homelessness.Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesHepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major public health issue. There is substandard uptake in HCV assessment and treatment among people who inject drugs (PWID). Community fibroscanning is used to assess disease severity and target treatment.
methodsA survey was administered to a cohort of chronically HCV infected patients attending a community fibroscanning clinic. Questions targeted diagnosis of HCV, suitability, willingness and barriers to engagement in treatment. Descriptive and regression analysis, with thematic analysis of open-ended data was conducted.
resultsThere was high acceptance of community fibroscanning among this cohort with over 90% (68) attending. High levels of unemployment (90%) and homelessness (40%) were identified. Most patients were on methadone treatment and had been HCV infected for greater than 10 years with length of time since HCV diagnosis being significantly longer in patients with fibroscan scores > 8.5 kPa (
conclusionThe study highlights the usefulness of community fibroscanning. Identifying barriers to treatment in this cohort affords an opportunity to increase the treatment uptake. The availability of afternoon clinics and enhanced prison linkage are warranted.
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