Predictors of Hepatitis Knowledge Improvement Among Methadone Maintained Clients Enrolled in a Hepatitis Intervention Program

摘要: This randomized, controlled study (n = 256) was conducted to compare three interventions designed promote hepatitis A virus (HAV) and B (HBV) vaccination completion, among clients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) in Los Angeles Santa Monica. The participants were randomized into groups: Motivational Interviewing-Single Session (MI-Single), Interviewing-Group (MI-Group), or Nurse-Led Hepatitis Health Promotion (HHP). All groups received the 3-series HAV/HBV vaccine. MI sessions provided by trained therapists, HHP delivered a research nurse. main outcome variable of interest improvement HBV HCV knowledge, measured 6-item 7-item knowledge attitude tool that administered at baseline 6-month follow-up. results showed there significant increase HBV- HCV-related across all (p < 0.0001). There no differences found with respect acquisition groups. Irrespective group, gender (P 0.008), site 0.0001) whether participant abused as child 0.017) be predictors improvement; only recruitment predictor knowledge. authors concluded that, although MI-Single, MI-Group are effective promoting MMT clients, may method choice for this population it easier integrate additional investigation prove more cost efficient.