Does a simplified algorithm and integrated HCV care model improve linkage to care, retention, and cure among people who inject drugs? A pragmatic quality improvement randomized controlled trial protocol

Does a simplified algorithm and integrated HCV care model improve linkage to care, retention, and cure among people who inject drugs? A pragmatic quality improvement randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract Background As many as 2.4 million Americans are affected by chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in the United States.In 2018, the estimated number of adults with a history of HCV infection in San Diego County was 55,354 (95% CI: 25,411–93,329). This corresponded to a seroprevalence of 2.1% (95%...

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Main Authors: Stacey L. Klaman, Job G. Godino, Adam Northrup, Sydney V. Lewis, Aaron Tam, Carolina Carrillo, Robert Lewis, Eva Matthews, Blanca Mendez, Letty Reyes, Sarah Rojas, Christian Ramers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C treatment
People who inject drugs
Mobile medical clinic
People experiencing homelessness
Treatment initiation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-08982-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-08982-1

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