On-site testing and case management to improve hepatitis C care in drug users: a prospective, longitudinal, multicenter study in the DAA era.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screening and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in people who use drugs (PWUD) remains insufficient. Reducing the burden of HCV infection in PWUD requires interventions focusing on the different steps of the HCV care cascade.

Methods

We performed a prospective, multicenter study, evaluating the impact of an HCV care model on the HCV care cascade among PWUD attending an addiction care center in Belgium between 2015 and 2018. Interventions within the care model consisted of pre-test counseling, on-site HCV screening and case management services. A multiple logistic regression model was performed to identify the independent factors influencing the outcomes.

Results

During the study period, 441 PWUD were registered at the addiction care center, 90%

SUBMITTER: Busschots D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8379886 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature