Perceived benefits of the hepatitis C peer educators: a qualitative investigation

Perceived benefits of the hepatitis C peer educators: a qualitative investigation

Abstract Background Although opioid-dependent patients are disproportionately impacted by hepatitis C (HCV), many do not receive treatment. In addition to HCV treatment-access barriers, substance-using patients may be reluctant to pursue treatment because of wariness of the medical system, lack of k...

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Main Authors: A. W. Batchelder, L. Cockerham-Colas, D. Peyser, S. P. Reynoso, I. Soloway, A. H. Litwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Peer
Peer educator
Methadone
Treatment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-017-0192-8

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