Drug Use and Social Connectivity Related to Hepatitis C Infection Among Rural People Who Use Drugs

View resource

Presents a study on the levels of social connectivity of rural people who use drugs (PWUDs) that correlate hepatitis C virus (HCV) positivity. Explores data by demographic characteristics, and measurements of social connectivity, such as currently seeing a primary care provider, past substance use treatment, and access to transportation, among other measures.

Alex Rains, Ellen Almirol, William Nicholson, et al.

Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 33(7), e70200

06/2026

Access · Illicit drug use · Infectious diseases · Population health · Prescription drug misuse · Social connectedness · Statistics and data · Illinois