Table 2.
Search terms and results of literature search for articles with hepatitis C prevalence data among incarcerated populations and homeless populations (January 1, 2013 — December 31, 2017)
| Population | Search Terms | Unique Articles | Abstracts Screened | Full Text Screened | Articles Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incarcerated | (“hepatitis C” or “HCV”) and (“prison” or “jail” or “correctional”) | 1,079 | 56 | 17 | 7 |
| Homeless | (“hepatitis C” or “HCV”) and (“homeless” or “homeless persons” or “housing unstable” or “housing insecure”) | 1,353 | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 2,432 | 80 | 26 | 8 |
Abbreviations: HCV, hepatitis C virus