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ArticleViruses2023

Differences in HCV Seroprevalence, Clinical Features, and Treatment Outcomes between Female and Male Incarcerated Population: Results from a Matched Cohort Study.

Vito Fiore, Andrea De Vito, Elena Rastrelli, Valentina Manca, Giuseppe De Matteis, Roberto Ranieri, Emanuele Pontali, Nicholas Geremia, Sandro Panese, Giulio Starnini and 2 more

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Vito FioreUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7444-1920
Andrea De VitoUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8265-5400
Elena RastrelliMedicina Protetta-Unit of Infectious Diseases, Belcolle Hospital, 01100 Viterbo, Italy.
Valentina MancaUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
Giuseppe De MatteisHealth Protection for Adults and Youth Unit, Penitentiary Institute, 84124 Salerno, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8392-330X
Roberto RanieriPenitentiary Infectious Diseases Unit, A.O. Santi Paolo e Carlo, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.
Emanuele PontaliInfectious Disease Unit, Galliera Hospital, 16128 Genoa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1085-0442
Nicholas GeremiaUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical Medicine, Ospedale Dell'Angelo, 30174 Venice, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7988-5419
Sandro PaneseUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Clinical Medicine, Ospedale Dell'Angelo, 30174 Venice, Italy.
Giulio StarniniMedicina Protetta-Unit of Infectious Diseases, Belcolle Hospital, 01100 Viterbo, Italy.
Giordano MadedduUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6099-2273
Sergio BabudieriUnit of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Surgery, and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7291-8687

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWomen represent less than 5% of the incarcerated population in Italy, with very limited data on HCV infection. Higher HCV seroprevalence and active infection rates have been described among incarcerated females in available studies. Our aim is to compare the prevalence and cascade of care of HCV between male and female populations in Italian penitentiaries.

methodsWe conducted a multicentre, retrospective study comparing HCV seroprevalence, active infections, treatment, and SVR rates between female (Group A) and male (Group B) populations in Italian prison settings.

resultsNo significant differences were found between the two groups regarding PWIDs (

conclusionsOur findings illuminate the importance of recognizing and addressing gender differences in HCV seroprevalence within penitentiary settings. Moving forward, addressing the unique needs of incarcerated females and optimizing HCV care for all incarcerated individuals are essential steps in the pursuit of achieving HCV micro-elimination goals.

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Hepatitis CHIV InfectionsPrisonersCohort StudiesFemaleHepacivirusHumansMaleRetrospective StudiesSeroepidemiologic StudiesTreatment Outcomegender medicineHCVmicro-eliminationpenitentiary settings

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PMCPMC10747283

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