Assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and psychological health of people who use drugs towards Hepatitis C: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding the knowledge, risk behaviors, and psychological health of people who use drugs (PWUDs) is critical for Hepatitis C (HCV) elimination. This study aimed to assess these factors among PWUDs in a Drug Rehabilitation Center by comparing HCV-positive and HCV-negative individuals.

Method

A total of 127 participants over 18 years (58 HCV-positive and 69 HCV-negative) were selected from the Lantian Drug Rehabilitation Center from April to June 2023. Data were collected through a descriptive, cross-sectional questionnaire (HCV awareness, HCV knowledge, SCL-90 tests) and laboratory blood tests, with which inferential and descriptive statistical analyses were performed.

Results

Of the 127 participants, 58 (45.7%) were HCV-positive. A significant portio

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615505 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature