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Risk factors for HCV infection. Focus on ethnic and cultural characteristics.
- Source :
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Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica [Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol] 2009 Jun; Vol. 55 (2), pp. 159-62. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A precise understanding of the source of infection and modes of transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a worldwide priority in terms of public health. This is more evident where multi-ethnic customs cohabit. Despite the knowledge on risk factors for HCV transmission, nearly 50% of infected patients do not have a history suggesting a parenteral route of acquisition. In the present paper, the authors, focusing on ethnic and cultural aspects of HCV transmission, emphasize the need for health education in order to avoid the acquisition and the diffusion of the infection. With the current globalization and large-scale migrations, only by following a preventive strategy based on disseminate information risk behaviours may be modified.
- Subjects :
- Asia, Southeastern
Australia epidemiology
Developing Countries
Global Health
Hepatitis C complications
Hepatitis C epidemiology
Hepatitis C transmission
Humans
Liver Cirrhosis ethnology
Liver Cirrhosis prevention & control
Liver Cirrhosis virology
Patient Education as Topic
Prevalence
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
White People
Asian People
Cultural Characteristics
Hepatitis C ethnology
Hepatitis C prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1121-421X
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Minerva gastroenterologica e dietologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19305375