Department of Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment, Atatürk State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
Research Article
Clinical Correlates of HCV-related Knowledge among Persons Who Inject Drugs
Author(s): Sercan Karabulut*
Introduction: Persons who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk for infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). A growing
literature focused on interventions and treatment strategies, yet little is known about the factors related with
HCV-knowledge.
Objectives: The goal of this study was assess the level of HCV-related knowledge among PWIDs and its correlates
with high risk behaviors, especially sharing syringe and additional materials while controlling other significant
clinical variables.
Methodology: We conducted interviews with PWIDs who consecutively admitted to outpatient treatment clinic
(OAT) using a structured interview form, HCV knowledge assessment questionnaire, perception of severity, susceptibility
and self-confidence scales, frequency of HCV risk behaviors scale and adult attention-deficit h.. View More»
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