There’s just not enough time: a mixed methods pilot study of hepatitis C virus screening among baby boomers in primary care

There’s just not enough time: a mixed methods pilot study of hepatitis C virus screening among baby boomers in primary care

Abstract Background Liver cancer rates are rising and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the primary cause. The CDC recommends a one-time HCV screening for all persons born 1945–1965 (baby boomers). However, 14% of baby boomers have been screened. Few studies have examined primary care providers’ (PCP) pers...

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Main Authors: Monica L. Kasting, Julie Rathwell, Kaitlyn M. Gabhart, Jennifer Garcia, Richard G. Roetzheim, Olveen Carrasquillo, Anna R. Giuliano, Susan T. Vadaparampil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Screening
Health services research
Professional practice gaps
Attitude of health personnel
Primary care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01327-2

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