2012-05-24T14:56:48Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/hepatitis-c.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100218.html Sep 30, 2011 Sep 30, 2011

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100162.html Aug 31, 2011 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100199.html Dec 31, 2010 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100224.html Dec 31, 2010 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100132.html Dec 31, 2009 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.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100056.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009

<p>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</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090903.html Dec 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2008

<p>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</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070605.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20070017.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20050419.html Dec 31, 2004 Dec 31, 2004

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

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20050619.html Dec 31, 2004 Dec 31, 2004

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20051012.html Dec 31, 2004 Dec 31, 2004

<p>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.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20020209.html Dec 31, 2001 Dec 31, 2001

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