biostudies-literatureDunham KNIAID NIH HHSe151-e153https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8384264biostudies-literatureUnknown29(3)<h4>Background</h4>Current hepatitis C virus (HCV) counseling guidelines do not recommend that HCV-infected patients notify their partners or encourage them to get tested. We aimed to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge of and attitudes toward counseling and testing recommendations for HCV-infected patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A 15-question, anonymous survey was designed and distributed via email to a convenience sample of healthcare professionals who work with Brown University or Boston University affiliated hospitals to assess their knowledge of and attitudes toward counseling recommendations for HCV-infected patients. The data was collected electronically and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 55 respondents (a 20% response rate), 73% incorrectly beInfectious diseases in clinical practice (Baltimore, Md.)Healthcare Providers' Views on Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling Among Sexual Partners of Hepatitis-C-Infected Persons: An Online Survey.PMC8384264R25 AI140490Flanigan TPMcDonald JNeill MDunham KBarocas JAYousaf ANoska AfalseHealthcare Providers' Views on Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling Among Sexual Partners of Hepatitis-C-Infected Persons: An Online Survey.<h4>Background</h4>Current hepatitis C virus (HCV) counseling guidelines do not recommend that HCV-infected patients notify their partners or encourage them to get tested. We aimed to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge of and attitudes toward counseling and testing recommendations for HCV-infected patients.<h4>Methods</h4>A 15-question, anonymous survey was designed and distributed via email to a convenience sample of healthcare professionals who work with Brown University or Boston University affiliated hospitals to assess their knowledge of and attitudes toward counseling recommendations for HCV-infected patients. The data was collected electronically and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 55 respondents (a 20% response rate), 73% incorrectly be2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 May2025-04-05T10:03:52.639Z2025-04-05T10:03:52.639ZS-EPMC83842643444723710.1097/ipc.0000000000000950