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Implementing Promising Strategies to Reduce the Risk for Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Among People Who Inject

Behnoosh Momin1, Jennifer Mezzo2, Danielle Nielsen2

  • 1Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.

American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|June 9, 2023
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

This project improved awareness of injecting drug risks for viral hepatitis and liver cancer. It successfully implemented strategies to enhance viral hepatitis services and syringe programs in diverse populations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Cancer Control
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Injecting drug use is a significant risk factor for viral hepatitis and liver cancer.
  • Comprehensive cancer control programs are essential for addressing health disparities.
  • Effective partnerships are crucial for implementing public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a 3-year demonstration project involving Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) award recipients.
  • To build local partnerships to increase awareness of the link between injecting drug use, viral hepatitis, and liver cancer.
  • To improve viral hepatitis service delivery and implement syringe services programs.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods descriptive evaluation was conducted.
  • Four NCCCP award recipients implemented tailored, evidence-based interventions.
  • Processes were monitored, and qualitative interviews assessed challenges and lessons learned.

Main Results:

  • Award recipients implemented key strategies and activities across four main areas.
  • Strong public-private partnerships, technical assistance, and population-specific understanding were critical success factors.
  • Flexibility and a commitment to collaboration facilitated program implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Despite challenges, award recipients successfully implemented vital strategies.
  • Findings support the scaling of best practices for cancer control, particularly for high-risk populations.
  • This project highlights the importance of integrated approaches to address viral hepatitis and cancer risks associated with injecting drug use.
Keywords:
awarenessspecific populations, clinicalspecific settingsspecific settings, communitystrategies, specific populationsunderserved populations

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