Rates of hospitalizations due to complications from drug use and infections with hepatitis C virus (HCV) have increased amidst the ongoing substance use epidemic. Persons who use drugs (PWUD) face numerous barriers to initiating and completing HCV treatment. Since hospitalization is an opportunity to engage PWUD regarding substance use, we aimed to understand how hospitalization alters HCV treatment readiness and engagement.
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Title
Hospitalization among persons who use drugs and Hepatitis C treatment trajectory? An exploratory qualitative analysis
Creator
Levander, Ximena : Oregon Health and Science University Vega, Taylor : Oregon Health and Science University Seaman, Andrew : Oregon Health and Science University Korthuis, P. Todd : Oregon Health and Science University Englander, Honora : Oregon Health and Science University
Meeting Name
Research Week, Oregon Health and Science University, 2020
