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PRIMARY CARE EVALUATION OF A HEPATITIS C VIRUS SCREENING EDUCATION INTERVENTION

Abstract:

Introduction: Increased screening efforts and the development of effective antiviral treatments have led to markedly improved outcomes for patients with hepatitis C (HCV). Objective: To analyze detection rates before and after an educational intervention. Methods: 15 primary care practices located in neighborhoods at risk for higher rates of HCV infections were used. Results: There were a total of 85,697 patients within the cohort seen in the 15 practices. Conclusion: Education showed a modest increase in HCV screening rates. Downloads

Año de publicación:

2022

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    Tipo de documento:

    Other

    Estado:

    Acceso abierto

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Infección
    • Salud pública

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Medicina y salud
    • Enfermedades
    • Medicina forense; incidencia de enfermedades

    Contribuidores:

    Adriana López FalcónAdriana López Falcón