2570. HCV Screening Practices Among Adolescents and Young Adults in a National Sample of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the United States

摘要

BackgroundThe opioid crisis has been associated with an increase in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among 15–30 year olds. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) provide comprehensive healthcare to diverse and underserved communities. However, little is known about HCV screening practices among adolescents and young adults seen at FQHCs across the United States. >Objective. To characterize the continuum of HCV testing and care among adolescents and emerging adults in a large national sample of US FQHCs.