Table 2.
Comparison of survey responses between provider groups
| Survey Question | Willing to treat | Unwilling to treat | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often do you think Veterans with the following issues would have difficulty adhering to HCV treatment? | |||
| • Veterans who regularly use other drugs | 2.44 | 2.94 | 0.002 |
| In your experience to what extent are each of the following barriers to patient adherence to HCV treatment? | |||
| • Trouble communication with or reaching the provider | 1.78 | 1.32 | 0.024 |
| In your experience how important is each of the following in motivating/helping patients to take HCV treatments? | |||
| • Facilitating treatment for addiction | 3.17 | 2.45 | 0.044 |
| How helpful are each of the following things that a provider can do in facilitating HCV treatment adherence? | |||
| • Engaging in reminder systems | 1.87 | 1.48 | 0.019 |
| • Giving pill boxes | 1.67 | 1.36 | 0.038 |
| How often are you willing to start Veterans with the following issues on HCV treatment? | |||
| • Veterans who are homeless | 2.81 | 2.10 | <0.001 |
| • Veterans who have had trouble with alcohol in the past but are no longer drinking | 3.76 | 3.40 | 0.006 |
| • Veterans who are currently drinking alcohol | 2.92 | 1.95 | <0.001 |
| • Veterans who have used marijuana in the past | 3.74 | 3.40 | 0.029 |
| • Veterans who regularly use marijuana | 3.56 | 3.10 | 0.015 |
| • Veterans who have used other drugs in the past | 3.69 | 3.32 | 0.005 |
| • Veterans who regularly use other drugs | 2.60 | 0.93 | <0.001 |
| • Veterans with ongoing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or PTSD | 3.39 | 2.90 | 0.006 |