Prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and uptake of hepatitis C testing and treatment in Australian prisons: the AusHep studyResearch in context

Prevalence of blood-borne virus infections and uptake of hepatitis C testing and treatment in Australian prisons: the AusHep studyResearch in context

Summary: Background: Incarcerated people are at high risk of blood-borne virus infections, particularly HCV, and a priority population for elimination efforts. This national bio-behavioural survey evaluated blood-borne virus prevalence and HCV testing-and-treatment uptake amongst people in Australi...

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Main Authors: Rugiatu Bah, Yumi Sheehan, Xiaoying Li, Gregory J. Dore, Jason Grebely, Andrew R. Lloyd, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Andrew Lloyd, Rugi Bah, Charlotte Li, Marianne Byrne, Tony Butler, Bridget Musarurwa, Elmira Hooshmand, Annabeth Simpson, Meya Alrayyani, Greg Dore, Nikki Price, Melissa Groom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific
Subjects:
HCV
HBV
HIV
Jail
Prison
Epidemiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666606524002347

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