Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge Among Homeless Adults: Results of a Community-Based, Interdisciplinary Intervention

作者: Darlene Tyler , Adeline Nyamathi , Judith A. Stein , Deborah Koniak-Griffin , Felicia Hodge

DOI: 10.1007/S11414-013-9333-3

关键词: Risk factorFamily medicineIntervention (counseling)PsychosocialHepatitis CClinical psychologyProgram evaluationPublic healthCommunity-based participatory researchHepatitis AMedicinePublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth policyHealth(social science)

摘要: Homeless adults have high rates of hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) and low levels HCV knowledge. This study reports results an interdisciplinary, community-based intervention using stakeholder cooperation, case management, risk factor identification, modification dysfunctional psychosocial factors to increase knowledge among homeless (N = 747). Data are from a randomized quasi-experimental study, with the major goal evaluating effectiveness Nurse Case Managed Intervention compared Standard Intervention, encouraging completion three-series A/hepatitis B vaccination program. Increased was measured 18-item questionnaire discerning for common misconceptions about individuals HCV. A significant in resulted regardless format. Receiving predicted greatest gain (p < 0.000). Successfully engaging key stakeholders, outreach workers, community organizations, people themselves proved most efficacious increasing

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