Context: Drug use is a primary route for the transmission of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). A substantial proportion of welfare recipients have been shown to be substance abusers. In addition, federal legislation has imposed limits on the number of months individuals may receive benefits and has mandated most recipients to participate in a 'work activity' in exchange for benefits. HCV symptoms may inhibit welfare recipients' ability to seek and maintain employment.
Objective: To assess the prevalence of HCV in a sample of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) recipients and the effects of HCV antibody seropositivity on employability.
Design, Setting, And Participants: The sample for this study consisted of 380 individuals participating in a longitudinal study of employment patterns among TANF recipients in Houston, TX, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Private interviews regarding welfare receipt, employment, and drug use were conducted at intake into the study and at 4-month intervals for one year. Participants agreed to a one-time blood test. Blood samples were tested for the presence of HCV antibodies by enzyme linked immunoassay.
Main Outcome Measure: Employment status over time by HCV antibody status.
Results: Overall, 12% of all participants tested positive for the presence of HCV antibodies. A significantly greater proportion of chronic drug users (31%) than non-drug users (4%) tested positive for the presence of Hepatitis C antibodies. Those who tested positive for hepatitis C had significantly lower rates of employment.
Conclusions: Potential infection with Hepatitis C may constitute an employment barrier for many welfare recipients.
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