A randomized controlled trial for a peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis c treatment intervention for people who use drugs in rural communities: study protocol for the “peer tele-HCV” study

A randomized controlled trial for a peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis c treatment intervention for people who use drugs in rural communities: study protocol for the “peer tele-HCV” study

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission is primarily driven by injection drug use, and acute HCV infection rates are increased in rural communities with substantial barriers to care. Treatment of HCV in persons who use drugs (PWUD) is cost effective, decreases high risk behaviors an...

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Main Authors: Megan C. Herink, Andrew Seaman, Gillian Leichtling, Jessica E. Larsen, Tonhi Gailey, Ryan Cook, Ann Thomas, P. Todd Korthuis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus
Peer-facilitated treatment
Direct acting antivirals
Telehealth
People who use drugs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-023-00384-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-023-00384-z

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