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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Addiction Medicine

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  • Opioid dependence is a significant public health issue.
  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is highly prevalent among individuals with opioid use disorder.
  • Understanding risk factors for chronic HCV infection is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify demographic and behavioral risk factors associated with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among opioid-dependent patients receiving medication-assisted therapy (MAT).
  • To differentiate between chronic HCV, resolved HCV, and HCV-negative status within this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 1039 opioid-dependent patients in MAT (buprenorphine or methadone) were assessed for HCV status using antibody and antigen screening.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine correlates of chronic HCV infection, resolved infection, and HCV negativity.
  • Patients were categorized into three groups: HCV negative, HCV positive with viral clearance, and chronic HCV infection.

Main Results:

  • 34% of patients had chronic HCV infection, and 14% showed evidence of prior infection with viral clearance.
  • Chronic HCV infection was significantly associated with recent injection drug use and cocaine use.
  • Older age and Hispanic ethnicity were also identified as significant risk factors for chronic HCV infection.

Conclusions:

  • Age, ethnicity, and current drug use patterns are key predictors of chronic HCV infection in patients undergoing MAT.
  • Interventions targeting high-risk subgroups, including older Hispanic patients and those with recent injection drug or cocaine use, are essential for mitigating HCV-related morbidity.
  • These findings underscore the need for integrated care models addressing both substance use disorder and viral hepatitis in vulnerable populations.