Hepatitis C virus prevalence, determinants, and cascade of care among people who inject drugs in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People who inject drugs (PWID) continue to experience the highest burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV). We aimed to characterize HCV antibody prevalence, determinants of infection, and the cascade of engagement in HCV care among PWID in Iran.

Methods

Participants were recruited in 11 cities of Iran using respondent-driven sampling. PWID underwent a structured interview capturing measures on socio-demographics, behaviors, and the HCV cascade of care. HCV and HIV were tested using antibody rapid tests. Multivariable logistic regression models identified characteristics associated with HCV seropositivity.

Results

HCV antibody prevalence was 26.0% among 2684 PWID enrolled. Of 699 participants who were HCV antibody positive, 88 (12.6%) were aware of past infections

SUBMITTER: Khezri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10440186 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature