A qualitative study of perceived barriers to hepatitis C care among people who did not attend appointments in the non-urban US South

A qualitative study of perceived barriers to hepatitis C care among people who did not attend appointments in the non-urban US South

Abstract Background Most people diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have not linked to care, despite the availability of safe and effective treatment. We aimed to understand why people diagnosed with HCV have not pursued care in the non-urban Southern United States. Methods We conducted a survey...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline E. Sherbuk, Alexa Tabackman, Kathleen A. McManus, Terry Kemp Knick, Julie Schexnayder, Tabor E. Flickinger, Rebecca Dillingham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Linkage to care
Content analysis
Substance use
Stigma
Health Belief Model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-020-00409-9

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