Baig, A., Shek, D., Kalo, E., Read, S., and Ahlenstiel, G. (2022) 377: Prevalence of hepatitis C in non-targeted groups. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 37 (Suppl_1). pp. 97-98.

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Abstract

[Extract] Background and Aim: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening targets individuals with risk factors such as intravenous drug use (IVDU), Indigenous descent, high-risk sexual behavior, and current or previous imprisonment. Current screening programs, however, do not identify enough HCV cases to achieve elimination of HCV by 2030. Furthermore, targeted screening strategies continue to enforce the stigma surrounding HCV. We aimed to assess HCV prevalence within non-risk-factor populations attending Blacktown-Mt Druitt Hospital outpatient services.

Item ID:	86436
Item Type:	Article (Abstract)
ISSN:	1440-1746
Copyright Information:	© 2022 Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Foundation and John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd. Copyright of individual abstractsremains with the authors.
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2025 03:47
FoR Codes:	32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3202 Clinical sciences > 320211 Infectious diseases @ 20% 32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3202 Clinical sciences > 320209 Gastroenterology and hepatology @ 70% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420317 Patient safety @ 10%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200104 Prevention of human diseases and conditions @ 30% 20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200105 Treatment of human diseases and conditions @ 30% 20 HEALTH > 2001 Clinical health > 200101 Diagnosis of human diseases and conditions @ 40%
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