ArticleOpen forum infectious diseases2022
Formal Hepatitis C Education Increases Willingness to Receive Therapy in an On-site Shelter-Based HCV Model of Care in Persons Experiencing Homelessness.
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- Steatotic Liver Disease Education Enhances Knowledge and Confidence to Adhere to Provider Recommendations in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations.Gastro hep advances · 2025Article
- Understanding Barriers to Hepatitis C Antiviral Treatment in Low-Middle-Income Countries.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Fatty Liver Education Promotes Physical Activity in Vulnerable Groups, Including Those With Unhealthy Alcohol Use.Gastro hep advances · 2024Article
- Cross-sectional study on stigma and motivation to adhere to lifestyle modification among vulnerable populations with fatty liver disease.Obesity science & practice · 2023Article
- Identifying barriers and facilitators along the hepatitis C care cascade to inform human-centered design of contextualized treatment protocols for vulnerable populations in Austin, Texas: a qualitative study.Implementation science communications · 2023Article
- Gaps in Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Vaccination Among Hepatitis C Antibody-Positive Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.Open forum infectious diseases · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of formal hepatitis C virus (HCV) education on engagement in therapy in persons experiencing homelessness in an on-site shelter-based model of care. As policies to eliminate Medicaid access restrictions to HCV treatment are expanded, patient education is paramount to achieving HCV elimination targets in difficult-to-engage populations including persons experiencing homelessness. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at 4 shelters in San Francisco and Minneapolis from August 2018 to January 2021. Of the 162 HCV Ab-positive participants, 150 participated in a 30-minute HCV education session. Posteducation changes in knowledge, beliefs, barriers to care, and willingness to accept therapy scores were assessed. Results: Following education, knowledge scores (mean change, 4.4 ± 4.4; Conclusions: An HCV educational intervention successfully increased willingness to engage in HCV therapy in persons experiencing homelessness in an on-site shelter-based HCV model of care.
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