Original article (Clinical research)

Evaluation of hepatitis C virus infection and treatment motivation among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment

  • ZHANG Lei ,
  • LI Zhi-bin ,
  • HAN Hui ,
  • DU Jiang ,
  • ZHAO Min
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  • 1.Department of Substance Abuse and Addiction, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; 2.Shanghai Jiading Mental Health Center, Shanghai 201806, China

Online published: 2016-10-31

Supported by

National Key Clinical Disciplines at Shanghai Mental Health Center, OMA-MH 2011-873; Shanghai Municipal Education Commission—Gaofeng Clinical Medicine Grant Support,20152235

Abstract

Objective·To investigate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, knowledge related to hepatitis C virus, and treatment motivation among the heroin dependents treated in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clinics and to provide evidence for formulating related intervention strategies in the future. Methods·Two hundred and forty participants receiving MMT underwent serologic test to evaluate HCV infection among them. HCV related knowledge questionnaire, AUDIT, Stigma Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used to assess patients. Results·The HCV infection rate among participants was 70.0% (168/240) and most of them were co-infected with hepatitis A (43.3%). HCV knowledge scores were low due to lack of self-protection consciousness and average scores were 6.5±3.5. The main factor affecting the motivation to treatment is treatment costs. Conclusion·The HCV infection rate in MMT patients is high and the patients lack related knowledge. The factors influencing the motivation for treatment are complicated.

Cite this article

ZHANG Lei , LI Zhi-bin , HAN Hui , DU Jiang , ZHAO Min . Evaluation of hepatitis C virus infection and treatment motivation among patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2016 , 36(9) : 1317 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2016.09.012

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