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Silence Surrounding Hepatitis C Status in Risk Relationships among Rural People Who Use Drugs

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Description
Highlights a study on hepatitis C (HCV) status among rural people who use drugs by injection (PWIDs). Discusses the rates at which HCV-positive PWIDs disclosed their diagnosis to their partners, close friends, and family.
Author(s)
Megan G. Hofmeister, Jennifer R. Havens, April M. Young
Citation
The Journal of Primary Prevention, 38(5), 481-494
Date
10/2017
Tagged as
Illicit drug use · Infectious diseases · Prescription drug misuse · Public health · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention