Development of an intervention system for linkage-to-care and follow-up for hepatitis B and C virus carriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor connections in the cascade of viral hepatitis care have been discussed around the world. In 2011 in Japan, 500,000 to 1.25 million hepatitis B and C virus carriers needed to consult with hepatologists, so linkage-to-care (LTC) needs to be promoted. Therefore, in this study, to improve LTC and care-seeking behaviors, we attempted to establish a community-based intervention system and evaluate its effectiveness by analyzing behavior modifications.

Methods

In a model city, Okazaki (population: 387,887 as of 2019), LTC was encouraged among HBV and HCV carriers by annually mailed brochures, and their care-seeking behaviors were followed up through questionnaires for 8 years (2012-2019). Their behavior modifications and demographic characteristics were analyzed ano

SUBMITTER: Kikuchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8636575 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature