The acceptability and feasibility of peer worker support role in community based HCV treatment for injecting drug users

• Main Authors: Stoové Mark A (Author), Mugavin Janette (Author), Walsh Nick M (Author), Norman Josephine (Author), Kelsall Jenny (Author), Austin Kirk (Author), Lintzeris Nick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Hepatitis C is the most common blood borne virus in Australia affecting over 200 000 people. Effective treatment for hepatitis C has only become accessible in Australia since the late 1990's, although active injecting drug use (IDU) remained an exclusion cri...