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Identifying barriers and facilitators of the inclusion of pregnant individuals in hepatitis C treatment programs in the United States.

Lynn M YeeSeema K ShahWilliam A GrobmanPatricia Z LabellarteLeonardo BarreraRavi Jhaveri
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Both patients and obstetricians were generally receptive to HCV treatment in pregnancy and recognized pregnancy as an important window of opportunity for treatment. Our findings suggest the need for further research on maternal-fetal safety of HCV treatment as well as on interventions to ensure fair and appropriate access to HCV treatment for pregnant individuals.
Keyphrases
  • hepatitis c virus
  • pregnant women
  • public health
  • newly diagnosed
  • ejection fraction
  • body mass index
  • replacement therapy