Hepatitis C

Contents:

Research conducted by: RAND Health

All Items (13)

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Social, Structural and Behavioral Drivers of Concurrent Partnerships Among African American Men in Philadelphia — Sep 30, 2011

African American men view sexual relationships with non-main partners as riskier; concurrent relationships are acceptable and often expected.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Patient and Provider Characteristics Associated with the Decision of HIV Coinfected Patients to Start Hepatitis C Treatment — Aug 31, 2011

A patient's decision to start or defer hepatitis C treatment is influenced by the stage of their disease and by their providers' confidence about the efficacy of hepatitis C treatment.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Substance Use and Other Risk Factors for Unprotected Sex: Results from an Event-Based Study of Homeless Youth — Dec 31, 2010

This study of condom use among homeless youth in Los Angeles County found that a broad range of individual, relationship, and contexual factors play a role in condom use.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Patient Characteristics Associated with HCV Treatment Adherence, Treatment Completion and Sustained Virologic Response in HIV Co-Infected Patients — Dec 31, 2010

Good mental health may be an indicator of readiness to adhere to treatment for Hepatitis C among individuals who also have HIV.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Pharmacy Participation in Non-Prescription Syringe Sales in Los Angeles and San Francisco Counties, 2007 — Dec 31, 2009

California pharmacies are more likely to participate in a voluntary program allowing limited sale of syringes to adults without a prescription if they think syringe access is important for preventing HIV among drug users.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Three Years After Legalization of Nonprescription Pharmacy Syringe Sales in California: Where Are We Now? — Dec 31, 2009

Many California local health jurisdictions with significant numbers of HIV cases have approved disease prevention demonstration projects, which permit limited sale of syringes to adults without a prescription

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Treat Early or Wait and Monitor? A Qualitative Analysis of Provider Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Decision-Making in the Context of HIV Coinfection — Dec 31, 2008

Liver disease is a leading cause of death among patients with HIV coinfected with hepatitis C (HCV); yet, studies show that less than 10% receive HCV treatment, in part because of limited treatment response, high treatment toxicity, and psychosocial barri

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Testing Services at Syringe Exchange Programs: Availability and Outcomes — Dec 31, 2006

The authors described the availability and outcomes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing services at syringe exchange programs throughout California, using interviews with 24 syringe exchange program directors and 560 syringe exchange clients. Efforts to increase both the availability of HIV and HCV testing services at syringe exchange programs and the use of existing testing services are needed.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

HCV and HIV Counseling and Testing Integration in California: An Innovative Approach to Increase HIV Counseling and Testing Rates — Dec 31, 2006

In California, injection drug users (IDUs) comprise the second leading risk group for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the majority of hepatitis C virus (HCV) cases.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Impact of Hepatitis C on Health Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Assessment — Dec 31, 2004

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) diminishes health related quality of life (HRQOL), and it is now common to measure HRQOL in clinical trials.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

HCV and HIV Counseling and Testing Integration in California: An Innovative Approach to Increase HIV Counseling and Testing Rates — Dec 31, 2004

Study results suggest that integrating HIV and HCV C&T can increase disease screening rates among IDUs. Careful planning of integrated staff activities and schedules is recommended.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Decision-Making in the Context of HIV Co-Infection: The Role of Medical, Behavioral and Mental Health Factors in Assessing Treatment Readiness — Dec 31, 2004

A greater understanding of the multilevel factors contributing to HCV treatment decision-making, as well as patient characteristics that predict treatment outcome and adherence, can inform the development of interventions aimed at improving HCV care for HIV patients.

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Homeless Adults — Dec 31, 2001

Targeted outreach for homeless women and their partners, including HCV testing coupled with referrals to HCV and substance abuse treatments, may be helpful.

My RAND ?

Saved Items

Recommended

View My Profile

Explore

Broader Topics

Similar Topics

Explore All Topics »