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Experiences of Hope after Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection—A Qualitative Study

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  • Knut Tore Sælør

    (Department of Health, Social and Welfare Studies, Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, University of South-Eastern Norway, 3007 Drammen, Norway)

  • Siv-Elin Leirvaag Carlsen

    (Department of Addiction Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway)

  • Lars Thore Fadnes

    (Bergen Addiction Research, Department of Addiction Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021 Bergen, Norway
    Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, 5009 Bergen, Norway)

  • Lennart Lorås

    (Department of Welfare and Participation, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, 5063 Bergen, Norway)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of hope people had after undergoing treatment for a hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). Between October 2019 and May 2020, 19 one-on-one interviews were conducted with people who inject drugs and had undergone HCV treatment. All participants had completed treatment and were documented as being virus-free. Data were audio recorded and then transcribed verbatim and analysed; a method inspired by reflexive thematic analysis. Those interviewed conveyed rich and nuanced descriptions of experiences of a life with HCV. Through the course of the analysis we developed four themes. The themes were formulated as metaphors aimed at capturing commonalities about how the participants seemed to “turn their gaze” after receiving HCV treatment: (1) turning their gaze backward; (2) turning their gaze inwards; (3) turning their gaze toward others and (4) turning their gaze forward. Participants’ descriptions of their experiences relating to HCV were somewhat gloomy, and HCV treatment seemed to inspire hope and a brighter outlook on several areas of life.

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  • Knut Tore Sælør & Siv-Elin Leirvaag Carlsen & Lars Thore Fadnes & Lennart Lorås, 2022. "Experiences of Hope after Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection—A Qualitative Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:15732-:d:984776
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    1. Trude Klevan & Rose-Marie Bank & Marit Borg & Bengt Karlsson & Vibeke Krane & Esther Ogundipe & Randi Semb & Mona Sommer & Rolf Sundet & Knut Tore Sælør & Siw Heidi Tønnessen & Hesook Suzie Kim, 2021. "Part I: Dynamics of Recovery: A Meta-Synthesis Exploring the Nature of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-24, July.
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