Knowledge among patients with Hepatitis C initiating on direct-acting antiviral treatment in rural Rwanda: A prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Dale A Barnhart (Author), Innocent Kamali (Author), Francoise Nyirahabihirwe (Author), Carol Mugabo (Author), Jean de la Paix Gakuru (Author), Mariam Uwase (Author), Esdras Nizeyumuremyi (Author), Tumusime Musafiri (Author), Jean de Dieu Gatete (Author), Jean Damascene Makuza (Author), Fredrick Kateera (Author), Bethany Hedt-Gauthier (Author), Jean d'Amour Ndahimana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Curative direct-acting antiviral treatment (DAA) has made it plausible to implement hepatitis C elimination interventions. However, poor hepatitis C knowledge among patients could impede the effectiveness of screening and treatment programs. Objective We assessed knowledge on hepatitis C...