People who inject drugs
98 articles
Situational Assessment and Epidemiology of HIV, HBV and HCV Among People Who Use and Inject Drugs in Ghana
Rapid assessment study findings reveal challenging conditions for people who use and inject drugs in Ghana coupled with a relatively high prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C compared to the general population. More
Polysubstance Use and Related Risk Behaviors among PWID in Kenya Preparing for HCV Treatment
A study reported on baseline polysubstance use, medication-assisted treatment engagement, and motivation to reduce IDU among 95 PWID who accessed needle and syringe programs in Nairobi and Coastal Kenya prior to HCV treatment. More
Unsuccessful Direct-Acting Antiviral Hepatitis C Treatment Among People With HIV: Findings From an International Cohort
A study examined characteristics that may indicate an increased probability of unsuccessful DAA HCV treatment. More
Subspecialty Physicians’ Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Treatment: A Qualitative Study
A study examined the perspectives of subspecialist physicians caring for substantial numbers of patients with HCV to better understand barriers and facilitators of HCV treatment. More
Hepatitis C Reinfection After DAA Therapy Linked to Substance Use, Comorbid HCC
In a large cohort of U.S. veterans, repeat viremia in adults with HCV who achieve SVR via DAA therapy may be more frequent among younger populations and those with a history of substance use or comorbid HCC. More
