Care
Educational materials that provide data, models of care, and resources related to hepatitis C care. Focuses on the whole hepatitis C care continuum, including post-treatment care.
Materials in this section
Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Among Women With a History of Injection Opioid Use
A study evaluates vertical transmission and linkage to care in women with HCV and history of injection drug use employing co-localized testing and treatment. More
Troubling Complaint: Addressing Hepatitis C-Related Stigma and Discrimination Through Complaint Mechanisms
Drawing on interviews with people with lived experience of hepatitis C, an article considers how affected people feel about complaints processes and the act of complaining in Australia. More
Acceptability of HCV Screening and Treatment During Pregnancy
Acceptability of HCV screening and treatment during pregnancy in pregnant women in Egypt, Pakistan, and Ukraine: A cross-sectional survey More
Integration of Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment in OAT Clinics in Canada
Findings from a study suggest that OAT programs are ideally positioned to reach people who previously injected or currently inject drugs to engage them in hepatitis C testing and treatment. More
Test-And-Treat Model with Direct-Acting Antivirals for Hepatitis C in Migrants
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a test and treat model with direct-acting antivirals for HCV infection in migrants in southern Italy. More
Community-Led Hepatitis Care Model in India: Same-Day HCV Treatment Initiation at Drug Treatment Centers
A community-led and comprehensive hepatitis care model, including same-day HCV treatment initiation at drug treatment centers, piloted in Manipur, India, proved to be feasible and effective. More
Consolidated Guidelines on Person-Centred Viral Hepatitis Strategic Information
WHO releases a publication summarizing the proposed approach to collect, analyse, report, disseminate and use strategic information on viral hepatitis at the subnational, national and global levels. More
Eliminating Hepatitis C Virus Infections in Individuals Who Inject Drugs: A Novel Model of Community Pharmacy Care
In this model, community pharmacists in Washington state deliver all aspects of treating HCV infection in individuals who inject drugs. More
‘One-Stop’ Health Service in England Achieves High Rates of Hepatitis C Cure
A nurse-led project co-housed hepatitis C testing and treatment services at an addiction centre, creating a ‘one-stop’ health service resulting in 67% of eligible patients receiving treatment and 97% of treated patients cured of hepatitis C. More
Inspiring Short Film on Ireland’s Health Led Approach to Drugs Use
Watch Drugreporter’s video on Ireland’s innovative harm reduction tradition, and the country’s steps towards decriminalisation. More
