Publications by authors named "Konstantine Labartkava"
Int J Drug Policy
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- 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.
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