Open AccessShort-Term Effects and Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness of Universal Hepatitis C Testing in Prenatal Care
Author(s) -
Abriana Tasillo,
Golnaz Eftekhari Yazdi,
Shayla Nolen,
Sarah Schillie,
Claudia Vellozzi,
Rachel Epstein,
Laura Randall,
Joshua A. Salomon,
Benjamin P. Linas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.664
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0000000000003062
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatitis c , population , cost effectiveness , prenatal care , pediatrics , life expectancy , quality adjusted life year , hepatitis c virus , immunology , environmental health , risk analysis (engineering) , virus
To estimate the clinical effects and cost-effectiveness of universal prenatal hepatitis C screening, and to calculate potential life expectancy, quality of life, and health care costs associated with universal prenatal hepatitis C screening and linkage to treatment.