Drug Addiction
Substance abuse programs would slow HCV transmissions among homeless men
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, October 4th, 2004
According to recent research from the United States, "homeless individuals are at risk for numerous health problems including hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is primarily caused by sharing of equipment associated with injection drug use (IDU). In the current study, we assessed differences among HCV-negative and HCV-positive homeless men residing in Los Angeles (n=198; about 50% HCV positive) on a number of risk factors and behaviors."
"Findings revealed several significant correlates of HCV-positive status. HCV-positivity was significantly and positively associated with a history...
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