Experiences and Perspectives From Women Taking Investigational Therapy for Hepatitis C Virus During Pregnancy.

Yasaswi KislovskiyCatherine ChappellEmily FlahertyMegan E HammFlor de Abril CameronElizabeth E KransJudy C Chang

Published in: Substance abuse : research and treatment (2021)

Women stated that cure from HCV would be "life-changing," and described antepartum treatment for HCV with LDV/SOF as tolerable and desired, when provided by non-judgmental providers. Antepartum treatment was found to be acceptable by study participants and should be further evaluated to combat the increasing HCV epidemic among young persons, including pregnant people.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
polycystic ovary syndrome
randomized controlled trial
mental health
pregnant women
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
replacement therapy
insulin resistance
combination therapy
middle aged
breast cancer risk
smoking cessation