Patient and healthcare provider experiences of hepatitis C treatment with direct-acting antivirals in Rwanda: a qualitative exploration of barriers and facilitators

• Main Authors: Janvier Serumondo (Author), Michael J. Penkunas (Author), Julienne Niyikora (Author), Alida Ngwije (Author), Athanase Kiromera (Author), Emmanuel Musabeyezu (Author), Justine Umutesi (Author), Sabine Umuraza (Author), Gentille Musengimana (Author), Sabin Nsanzimana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are increasingly accessible to patients with hepatitis C (HCV) worldwide and are being introduced through national health systems in sub-Saharan Africa. DAAs are highly efficacious when tested in controlled trials, yet patients treated outside of s...