Socio-demographic and clinical features of Irish iatrogenic hepatitis C patients: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A discrete sub-group of iatrogenically-acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected individuals exists in the Irish population on whom limited current research data is available. The aim of this study was to establish a current profile of the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the Irish iatrogenic hepatitis C population and to determine factors predicting symptoms experienced.

Methods

An anonymous, national, cross-sectional survey was conducted to explore this populations' self-reported health and social attributes. Data were collected on 290 respondents.

Results

Mean time since infection was 26 years. Eighty-four percent (n = 237) of respondents were female (mean age = 55.9 +/- 9.6 years). Hepatic and extra-hepatic symptoms were common (62% and

SUBMITTER: McKenna O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2761402 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature