Implementation of a mobile health clinic framework for Hepatitis C virus screening and treatment: a descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although treatment for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is effective, individuals face access barriers. The utility of mobile health clinics (MHC), effective mechanisms for providing healthcare to underserved populations, is understudied for HCV-related interventions. We aimed to describe implementation of, and factors associated with, screening and treatment via MHCs.

Methods

Clemson Rural Health implemented a novel MHC program to reach and treat populations at-risk for HCV with a focus on care for uninsured individuals. We examined HCV screening and treatment initiation/completion indicators between May 2021 and January 2023.

Findings

Among 607 individuals screened across 31 locations, 94 (15.5%) tested positive via antibody and viral load testing. Treatment initi

SUBMITTER: Rennert L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10733089 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature