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
US: HCV Clearance Cascade for Persons With HIV/HCV Coinfection
HCV clearance cascade for persons with HIV/HCV coinfection using health department surveillance data among 7 US jurisdictions highlights the role of HIV care engagement. More
Study Finds That Issues Associated With Drug Use Diminish Survival Among Some People With HIV
A study with 644 people with HIV found decreased survival among those who use drugs; Those who experienced homelessness were twice as likely to die versus those who did not; Social support had a protective effect against death. More
Linkage to HCV Care in a Binational Cohort Study of PWID on the U.S.-Mexico Border
A study showed poor linkage to HCV-related care among PWID in both San Diego and Tijuana, along with low treatment completion. More
A Decentralized Point of Service Triple Prevention and Treatment Model for Hepatitis B, C and HIV in PWID in South Africa
A comprehensive, simplified and decentralized point of service triple disease prevention and management intervention model demonstrated a feasible approach to improve access for PWID in South Africa to viral hepatitis and HIV care. More
Intervention Toolkit for Hepatitis C
INHSU updated their toolkit designed to support hepatitis C testing, diagnosis, linkage to care, and treatment for people who use drugs. More
How to Eliminate Hepatitis C Between People Who Inject Drugs in Community Services and Prisons in Catalonia
A review discussed the Catalonia’s current HCV programmes and explored intervention proposals needed to achieve WHO elimination targets. More
Simplified and Integrated Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Treatment Algorithm for Unhoused People Who Inject Drugs
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a simplified HCV testing and treatment algorithm with integrated care delivered via a mobile medical unit to unhoused PWID in an urban United States setting. More
Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions to Eliminate Hepatitis C Virus Among PWID in Vietnam
A study modelled the impact and cost-effectiveness of HCV testing and treatment for PWID in Haiphong, Vietnam. More
Effectiveness of Periodic Incentives on Clinic Attendance and Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment for PWID: A Five-Year Retrospective Program Evaluation
A study evaluated the effectiveness of routine financial incentives for clinic appointment attendance, HCV testing, and HCV treatment among PWID in Newcastle, Australia. More
INHSU Webinar Recap: How Street Medicine Models Are Driving Hepatitis C Elimination
The webinar profiled three innovative programs in the United States that show how person-centred street-medicine models for hepatitis C care delivery can build trust between providers and patients. More
