The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Determinants of Treatment Adherence in Hepatitis C Patients in a Public Sector Setting in India
ABSTRACT. The National Viral Hepatitis Control Program has rapidly scaled hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment. However, poor adherence and loss to follow-up have led to drug resistance, treatment failure, and increased healthcare costs. Given this background, the present study was conducted to evaluate the rate of loss to follow-up, assess adherence patterns to treatment, and identify factors associated with both of these among HCV patients. A prospective cohort study was conducted among 385 adult HCV patients at Gov …