N Shehata1, T Austin1, S Ha1, K Timmerman1. 1. Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, ON.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: As part of the global effort to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV), it is important to understand the barriers to and facilitators of HCV screening and testing. OBJECTIVE: To examine the barriers and facilitators experienced by health care providers offering HCV screening and testing and patients seeking HCV testing. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using Embase, Medline and Scopus databases to collect studies published between January 2012 and July 2017. We extracted the following data: author, year of publication, study design, population, setting, country, method of data collection, and knowledge and awareness outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 16 articles were identified. Barriers to HCV screening and testing among patients included low self-perceived risk of acquiring HCV, perceived stigma and fear of a positive result. Facilitators of HCV screening and testing, as reported by patients, included increased knowledge of transmission and manifestations of HCV infection and having HCV testing included as part of routine care with or without HIV testing. Barriers to offering HCV screening and testing included time constraints, lack of specific knowledge about HCV and discomfort in asking about risk behaviours. Facilitators of offering HCV screening and testing included testing reminders and working in locations with a higher HCV caseload. CONCLUSION: Lack of knowledge and fear of stigma and discrimination remain barriers to HCV testing at the patient level and lack of time, knowledge and discomfort in asking about risk behaviours remain barriers to offering HCV testing by health care providers. This identifies potential areas for future public health action.
BACKGROUND: As part of the global effort to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV), it is important to understand the barriers to and facilitators of HCV screening and testing. OBJECTIVE: To examine the barriers and facilitators experienced by health care providers offering HCV screening and testing and patients seeking HCV testing. METHODS: A literature search was conducted using Embase, Medline and Scopus databases to collect studies published between January 2012 and July 2017. We extracted the following data: author, year of publication, study design, population, setting, country, method of data collection, and knowledge and awareness outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 16 articles were identified. Barriers to HCV screening and testing among patients included low self-perceived risk of acquiring HCV, perceived stigma and fear of a positive result. Facilitators of HCV screening and testing, as reported by patients, included increased knowledge of transmission and manifestations of HCV infection and having HCV testing included as part of routine care with or without HIV testing. Barriers to offering HCV screening and testing included time constraints, lack of specific knowledge about HCV and discomfort in asking about risk behaviours. Facilitators of offering HCV screening and testing included testing reminders and working in locations with a higher HCV caseload. CONCLUSION: Lack of knowledge and fear of stigma and discrimination remain barriers to HCV testing at the patient level and lack of time, knowledge and discomfort in asking about risk behaviours remain barriers to offering HCV testing by health care providers. This identifies potential areas for future public health action.
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