Influence of social determinants of health and substance use characteristics on persons who use drugs pursuit of care for hepatitis C virus infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants of health (SDOH), i.e., social, behavioral and environmental factors, are increasingly recognized for their important influence on health outcomes. Data are limited on the influence of SDOH, substance use characteristics, and their interactions on pursuit of hepatitis C virus (HCV) care among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Linkage to HCV care remains low in this population despite high HCV prevalence and incidence.

Aims

To investigate the influence of SDOH, substance use factors, and their interactions on HCV treatment uptake among OUD patients in a methadone treatment program.

Methods

Information on patient demographics, SDOH, substance use characteristics, and co-morbid medical conditions were obtained from the paper and e

SUBMITTER: Williams N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10530640 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature