scholarly journals Integration of Hepatitis C Virus Screening Into an Existing Program for Expanded Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing and Linkage to Care

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Eavou ◽  
Randee Estes ◽  
Yunqing Chenn ◽  
David Pitrak
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Linkage To Care ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Testing ◽  
Virus Screening

scholarly journals “Tweak Your Order Set!” Implementation of Modified Laboratory Order Set Improves Hepatitis C Virus Screening Rates in People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alysse G. Wurcel ◽  
Daniel D. Chen ◽  
Kenneth K. H. Chui ◽  
Tamsin A. Knox
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Virus Antibody ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Provider Knowledge ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Antibody ◽  
Virus Screening ◽  
Order Set

Abstract There are several barriers to annual hepatitis C virus antibody (HCVAb) testing, including lack of provider knowledge of the changing HCV epidemic and provider underestimation of a patient’s risk. We identified low rates of testing for HCVAb in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in our outpatient HIV Infectious Diseases clinic, and we developed a quality improvement project to increase rates of HCVAb screening.

scholarly journals Bundling Rapid Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Testing to Increase Receipt of Test Results

Medical Care ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 445-452
Author(s):  
Jemima A. Frimpong ◽  
Karen Shiu-Yee ◽  
Susan Tross ◽  
Thomas D’Aunno ◽  
David C. Perlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Testing

scholarly journals Hepatitis C Virus Testing Among Men With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Who Have Sex With Men: Temporal Trends and Racial/Ethnic Disparities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Carl Armon ◽  
Frank J Palella ◽  
Ellen Tedaldi ◽  
Richard M Novak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hcv Antibody ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hcv Testing ◽  
Virus Testing

Abstract Background National guidelines recommend that sexually active people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) who are men who have sex with men (MSM) be tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection at least annually. Hepatitis C virus testing rates vary by race/ethnicity in the general population, but limited data are available for PWH. Methods We analyzed medical records data from MSM in the HIV Outpatient Study at 9 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinics from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2019. We excluded observation time after documented past or current HCV infection. We evaluated HCV antibody testing in each calendar year among HCV-seronegative MSM, and we assessed testing correlates by generalized estimating equation analyses. Results Of 1829 eligible MSM who were PWH, 1174 (64.2%) were non-Hispanic/Latino white (NHW), 402 (22.0%) non-Hispanic black (NHB), 187 (10.2%) Hispanic/Latino, and 66 (3.6%) of other race/ethnicity. Most were ≥40 years old (68.9%), privately insured (64.5%), with CD4 cell count/mm3 (CD4) ≥350 (77.0%), and with HIV viral load <200 copies/mL (76.9%). During 2011–2019, 1205 (65.9%) had ≥1 HCV antibody test and average annual HCV percentage tested was 30.3% (from 33.8% for NHB to 28.5% for NHW; P < .001). Multivariable factors positively associated (P < .05) with HCV testing included more recent HIV diagnosis, public insurance, lower CD4, prior chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or hepatitis B virus diagnoses, and elevated liver enzyme levels, but not race/ethnicity. Conclusions Although we found no disparities by race/ethnicity in HCV testing, low overall HCV testing rates indicate suboptimal uptake of recommended HCV testing among MSM in HIV care.

Human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus testing services at syringe exchange programs: Availability and outcomes

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith G. Heinzerling ◽  
Alex H. Kral ◽  
Neil M. Flynn ◽  
Rachel L. Anderson ◽  
Andrea Scott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Syringe Exchange ◽  
Syringe Exchange Programs ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Virus Testing

Effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on the Outcome of Hepatitis C Virus Infection

2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-234
Author(s):  
Ramazan Idilman ◽  
Alessandra Colantoni ◽  
Nicola De Maria ◽  
James M. Harig ◽  
David H. van Thiel
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus
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