Publications by authors named "Kikvidze T"
Barriers of linkage to HCV viremia testing among people who inject drugs in Georgia.
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
March 2022
Background: People who inject drugs (PWID) in Georgia have a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV). Access to care among PWID could be prioritized to meet the country's hepatitis C elimination goals. This study assesses barriers of linkage to HCV viremia testing among PWID in Georgia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDesigning effective interventions for youth to address STI/HIV risk factors requires local context knowledge. This study gathers information about STI/HIV knowledge among Georgian youth, identifies STI/HIV risk behaviors and quantifies associations between socio-demographic factors and risk practices with HIV/STIs knowledge. Cross-sectional survey was conducted among 411 students using self-administered questionnaire.
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- People who inject drugs (PWID) in Georgia, where hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence is high, were studied to assess their adherence to treatment and outcomes.
- An observational study found that 98% of the 244 participants completed their treatment, and 84.8% achieved sustained virologic response (SVR), with adherence being a key factor in success.
- The study concludes that with peer support and a simple treatment regimen, PWID can achieve good treatment outcomes, showing that concerns about adherence may be overstated.