Assessing feasibility of a modified same-day test-and-treat model for hepatitis C among rural people who inject drugs

Original research
par
Radzi Abu Hassan, Muhammad et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

Malaysia

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The current study aimed to assess the feasibility of a modified same-day test-and-treat model in improving hepatitis C virus (HCV) care for people who inject drugs (PWID) living in resource-constrained rural areas.

Constatations/points à retenir

The modified same-day test-and-treat model is feasible in improving HCV care for rural PWID. The study finding suggests its potential for wider adoption in HCV care for hard-to-reach populations

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

A pilot study was conducted with 199 anti-HCV-positive PWID in four primary healthcare (PHC) centers in Malaysia.

Mots clés

About PWUD
Rural/remote
Wrap-around services