Dual sexual and drug-related predictors of hepatitis C incidence among sex workers in a Canadian setting: Gaps and opportunities for scale-up of HCV prevention treatment and care

摘要

BackgroundHepatitis C virus (HCV) represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. While sex workers (SWs) may face elevated HCV risks through both drug/sexual pathways, incidence data among SWs are severely lacking. We characterized HCV incidence and predictors of HCV seroconversion among women SWs in Vancouver, BC.