Development and pilot-testing of a hepatitis C reinfection prevention intervention for patients in treatment for hepatitis C infection.

ABSTRACT: •We developed a two-session behavioral intervention to prevent HCV reinfection.•The intervention was piloted at an OTP and integrated into HCV treatment.•Baseline data showed limited knowledge & application of safer injection practices.•Implementation barriers included logistics and the lack of financial incentive.•Adaptations addressed barriers, yielding a more feasible and acceptable intervention.

SUBMITTER: Viera A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9948939 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature