Open AccessProvider Perceptions of Hepatitis C Treatment Adherence and Initiation
Author(s) -
Grace Zhang,
Krupa Patel,
Akshata Moghe,
Andrea E. Reid,
Marina Serper,
Linda Calgaro,
Sandra P. Gibson,
Susan Zickmund,
Obaid S. Shaikh
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
digestive diseases and sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1573-2568
pISSN - 0163-2116
DOI - 10.1007/s10620-019-05877-z
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatitis c , family medicine
Significant disparities in hepatitis C (HCV) treatment existed in the interferon treatment era, such that patients with mental health and substance use disorders were less likely to be treated. We aimed to evaluate whether these perceptions continue to influence HCV treatment decisions.