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The challenges of hepatitis C management in Iran: A qualitative study with patients

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  • Masoud Behzadifar
  • Samad Azari
  • Hasan Abolghasem Gorji
  • Aziz Rezapour
  • Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

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Background The patient's perspective concerning the treatment process and the knowledge of the challenges and problems that they encounter can help to improve their treatment conditions. Aim The present study aimed at analyzing the experiences of hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients in Iran and the challenges encountered during the management and treatment process. Methods Semi‐structured in‐depth and face‐to‐face interviews were conducted. The criteria for selecting patients were as follows: HCV‐positive subjects, with confirmed diagnosis of HCV, and under treatment. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. MAXQDA Ver11 software was used to better manage data. This study is based on the “Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research” (COREQ) checklist. Results Twenty‐one HCV patients were interviewed. The mean age of participants was 36.14 ± 11.29 years. Seven themes with 20 subthemes emerged from the content analysis of the interviews, namely, (a) disease‐related stigma, (b) lack of knowledge, (c) psychological problems, (d) financial problems, (e) complications of treatment, (f) lack of family and community support, and (g) health‐care system. Conclusion The findings of this study showed that a range of economic, social, and cultural problems could affect the treatment of HCV patients. Health policy and decision makers should try to provide them with a better management.

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  • Masoud Behzadifar & Samad Azari & Hasan Abolghasem Gorji & Aziz Rezapour & Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, 2020. "The challenges of hepatitis C management in Iran: A qualitative study with patients," International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 35(1), pages 56-65, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ijhplm:v:35:y:2020:i:1:p:e56-e65
    DOI: 10.1002/hpm.2927
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