Exploring the Perspectives of Unhoused Adults and Providers Across the HCV Care Continuum

Benissa E. Salem, Helena Almeida, Sarah Akure Wall, Kartik Yadav, Alicia H. Chang, Lillian Gelberg and Adeline Nyamathi

Clinical Nursing Research, 2024, vol. 33, issue 7, 519-529

Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV), the most common blood-borne infection, disproportionately affects people experiencing homelessness (PEH); however, HCV interventions tailored for PEH are scarce. This study utilized a community-based participatory approach to assess perceptions of HCV treatment experiences among HCV-positive PEH, and homeless service providers (HSP) to develop and tailor the “I am HCV Free†intervention which integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary care to attain and maintain HCV cure. Four focus groups were conducted with PEH ( N  = 30, M age  = 51.76, standard deviation 11.49, range 22–69) and HSPs ( n  = 10) in Central City East (Skid Row) in Los Angeles, California. An iterative, thematic approach was used to ensure the trustworthiness of the data. Barriers and facilitators emerged from the data which have the potential to impact initiating HCV treatment and completion across the HCV care continuum. Understanding and addressing barriers and strengthening facilitators to HCV treatment will aid in HCV treatment completion and cure for PEH.

Keywords: people experiencing homelessness; health and social service providers; HCV; HCV care continuum (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/10547738241273104

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