Engagement in hepatitis C virus cascade of care and factors associated with testing among people who inject drugs in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the hepatitis C virus (HCV) cascade of care (CoC) and factors associated with engagement is crucial for designing interventions for achieving HCV elimination. However, data on engagement in the HCV CoC among people who inject drugs (PWID) in the Middle East and North Africa remains limited. We examined the HCV CoC and factors associated with testing among Iranian PWID.

Methods

We recruited PWID in 14 cities using respondent-driven sampling. PWID completed structured interviews capturing measures on socio-demographics, behaviors, and HCV CoC. We examined the self-reported numbers and proportions of individuals who ever tested for HCV, tested positive for HCV antibody, were diagnosed with HCV, initiated HCV treatment, and achieved sustained virologic r

SUBMITTER: Khezri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977883 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature