2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1092960
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Efficacy of a comprehensive strategy for the detection and treatment of hepatitis C infection in a population attending addiction centers

Abstract: Background and aimsThe burden hepatitis C infection in people with history or current drug use suppose a high risk of hepatic complications and transmission infectious disease. This population is poor linked to heath system and is difficult to achieve them and support treatment because they have high rates of lost follow-up. Our aim was to evaluate an intervention for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C and HIV in this population.MethodsSix-hundred and eighty-three people attended in Drugs and A… Show more

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“…In our study, males predominated among the screened vulnerable population, especially among viremic patients, similarly to what has been seen in other Spanish studies [ 23 , 25 ]. This is probably related to more risk-associated habits among men, such as illicit drug use.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
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“…In our study, males predominated among the screened vulnerable population, especially among viremic patients, similarly to what has been seen in other Spanish studies [ 23 , 25 ]. This is probably related to more risk-associated habits among men, such as illicit drug use.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…The prevalence of HCV-infected participants in our study conducted in the South of Spain was 10%, which increased to 20% if only participants from drug addiction treatment centers are considered. These prevalences are higher than what is estimated in the general Spanish population (0.22%) [ 8 ] or other drug addiction treatment centers in Southern Spain (6%) [ 23 ], but lower than reported in a recent study on people who inject drugs in Northern Spain (56%) [ 24 , 25 ]. Despite differences in infection rates, these data confirm that drug users and homeless people are vulnerable to HCV infection and should be considered crucial targets for specific screening and HCV microelimination programs.…”
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confidence: 55%
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“…The study subjects had previously participated in a study evaluating a comprehensive strategy for detecting and treating hepatitis C infection in Cordoba ( 10 ). The healthy volunteers were included in the present study.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%