Viral hepatitis testing and treatment in community pharmacies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization seeks to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. This review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of programs for hepatitis B and C testing and treatment in community pharmacies.

Methods

Medline, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Global Health were searched from database inception until 12 November 2023. Comparative and single arm intervention studies were eligible for inclusion if they assessed delivery of any of the following interventions for hepatitis B or C in pharmacies: (1) pre-testing risk assessment, (2) testing, (3) pre-treatment assessment or (4) treatment. Primary outcomes were proportions testing positive and reaching each stage in the cascade. Random effects meta-analysis was used to esti

SUBMITTER: Hayes MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10909633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature