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. 2024 Nov 15:57:e00714-2024.
doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0150-2024. eCollection 2024.

Research techniques to expand the diagnosis, macroelimination, and microelimination of hepatitis C in local contexts

Geisa Perez Medina Gomide  1 , Fernanda Carolina Camargo  2 , Cristina da Cunha Hueb Barata de Oliveira  3
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Research techniques to expand the diagnosis, macroelimination, and microelimination of hepatitis C in local contexts

Geisa Perez Medina Gomide et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. .

Abstract

Background: Local studies are essential to determine the prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C.

Methods: We conducted a mixed methods study aimed at strengthening hepatitis C elimination efforts in Brazil, with concomitant triangulation of techniques and integration of qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Results: The study resulted in the development of the following technical-technological products: a) institutional documents, b) organization of committees, c) mobilization strategies, d) models for improving intersectoral awareness, e) decision-making flowcharts, f) forms, and g) health service protocols and search strategies.

Conclusions: The application of these research techniques generated valuable knowledge that could be adopted in various regions across Brazil, particularly in areas with economic and sociocultural diversity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: :The authors have no conflict of interest.

Figures

FIGURE 1:
FIGURE 1:. Flowchart of the mixed methods study design with the corresponding results. Uberaba, Minas Gerais, 2023. Source: prepared by the author, 2023. HCV: hepatitis C virus; RTU: renal therapy unit.
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