Provider Perceptions of Hepatitis C Treatment Adherence and Initiation.

Shari S RogalKrupa PatelAkshata MogheAndrea ReidMarina SerperLinda CalgaroSandra GibsonSusan ZickmundObaid ShaikhShari Rogal

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2019)

Most responding providers were willing to initiate HCV treatment in all patients, despite the presence of perceived barriers to adherence or previous contraindications to interferon-based treatments. Ongoing substance use remains the most prominent influencer in the decision not to treat.

Keyphrases

primary care
hepatitis c virus
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
depressive symptoms
mental health
type diabetes
human immunodeficiency virus
decision making
smoking cessation
patient reported