[HTML][HTML] Interventions to increase linkage to care and adherence to treatment for hepatitis C among people who inject drugs: A systematic review and practical …

T Schwarz, I Horvath, L Fenz, I Schmutterer… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Following advances in treatment for hepatitis C (HCV), optimizing linkage to
care and adherence to treatment of people who inject drugs became of pivotal importance …

A gender lens is needed in hepatitis C elimination research

S Larney, A Madden, AD Marshall, NK Martin… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The World Health Organisation has established a goal of eliminating the hepatitis C
virus (HCV) as a public health threat by 2030. Considerable effort is being directed towards …

A sustainable development goal framework to guide multisectoral action on NAFLD through a societal approach

JV Lazarus, HE Mark, M Colombo… - Alimentary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a highly prevalent condition that
requires a comprehensive and coordinated response across sectors and disciplines. Aims In …

Differences in the hepatitis C virus cascade of care and time to initiation of therapy among vulnerable subpopulations using a mobile unit as point‐of‐care

J Valencia, JV Lazarus, FC Ceballos, J Troya… - Liver …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims People who inject drugs (PWID) and other marginalized
populations with high hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection rates represent a unique challenge …

[HTML][HTML] Point-of-care hepatitis C screening with direct access referral to improve linkage to care among halfway house residents: a pilot randomised study

JC Hsiang, P Sinnaswami, MY Lee… - Singapore medical …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
METHODS All participants were offered PoC education and HCV screening. HCV-positive
participants were randomised to standard care (controls) or direct access, which provided a …

An intensive model of care for hepatitis C virus screening and treatment with direct‐acting antivirals in people who inject drugs in Nairobi, Kenya: a model‐based cost …

N Mafirakureva, J Stone, H Fraser, Y Nzomukunda… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background and aims Hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment is essential for eliminating HCV in
people who inject drugs (PWID), but has limited coverage in resource‐limited settings. We …

Hepatitis C antibody prevalence, correlates and barriers to care among people who inject drugs in Central California

JE Ozga, JL Syvertsen, RA Pollini - Journal of viral hepatitis, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Hepatitis C (HCV) infection among people who inject drugs (PWID) is a major public health
concern. We examined correlates of HCV antibody (anti‐HCV) seropositivity and …

[HTML][HTML] Point-of-care hepatitis C reflex testing and treatment referral in methadone clinic settings in Hong Kong—a pilot study

NS Wong, DPC Chan, CP Chan, CM Poon, GLH Wong… - IJID regions, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives People who inject drugs (PWID) constitute a population group with a high
hepatitis C virus (HCV) burden. With the objectives of assessing the HCV prevalence in …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C virus infection in the rural northeastern United States

K Chan, N Mangla - Annals of Hepatology, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction and objectives The majority of studies regarding hepatitis C virus (HCV)
prevention, screening, and treatment have been conducted in urban populations, and it is …

I-COPTIC: Implementation of community pharmacy-based testing for hepatitis C: Delphi consensus protocol

International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Objective The World Health Organisation aims to eliminate Hepatitis C (HCV) by
2030. To achieve this, targeted testing needs to be widely available. Studies have …