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. 2021 Jun 4;4(2):e290. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.290

TABLE 3.

Barriers prisoners may encounter when accessing HCV care and treatment

Barriers prisoners may face accessing HCV care and treatment

  • Short imprisonment duration

  • Lack of access to NEPs in prison 39

  • Lack of access to screening and treatment in prison 17

  • The transfer of health insurance after release 40

  • Lack of post‐release care 40

Abbreviations: HCV, hepatitis C virus; NEPs, needle exchange program.