
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Treloar, Carla 
A1  - Holt, Martin 
T1  - Drug treatment clients' readiness for hepatitis C treatment: implications for expanding treatment services in drug and alcohol settings
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 2008
VL  - 32
IS  - 3
SP  - 570
EP  - 576
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH080570 
N2  - This study explores the perception of and readiness for hepatitis C treatment within a sample of 77 clients already participating in drug treatment, with a view to identifying likely barriers and incentives to hepatitis C treatment within a drug treatment population. Participants with hepatitis C did not demonstrate a consistent, indepth knowledge of the infection, lacked confidence in symptom recognition, and had little awareness of treatment options. Those without obvious symptoms or liver deterioration did not have a pressing interest in treatment, and many had heard concerning stories about the side effects of hepatitis C treatment. For those coping with anxiety or depression, the increased risk of a depressive episode under interferon treatment was a major barrier to treatment. 
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