Risk factors for prevalent hepatitis C virus-infection among inmates in a state prison system in Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the prevalence of HCV-infection and identify associated factors among inmates in the State Prison System of Guanajuato in Mexico (Sep-2011 to Feb-2012).

Methods

Cross-sectional, observational study in 10 prisons in the State of Guanajuato in Mexico (2011-2012). We offered HCV-testing and applied audio computer-assisted self-interviews to all adults imprisoned in the State Prison System. We used a complex survey analysis to estimate the distribution of variables and its corresponding 95% confidence intervals, taking into consideration the expected cluster effect by common characteristics within prisons. Inverse probability weights were applied to correct potential biased estimates arising from non-participation in accrual activities and non-response rat

SUBMITTER: Belaunzaran-Zamudio PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5487058 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature