An Evaluation of Hepatitis C Virus Telehealth Services Serving Tribal Communities: Patterns of Usage, Evolving Needs, and Barriers

• Published in: Journal of public health management and practice Vol. 25 Suppl 5, Tribal Epidemiology Centers: Advancing Public Health in Indian Country for Over 20 Years; p. S97
• Main Authors: Stephens, David, Leston, Jessica, Terrault, Norah A, Gailloux, Keri, Mera, Jorge, Essex, Whitney, Reilley, Brigg
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2019

American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations are disproportionately affected by chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Federal facilities of the Indian Health Service, in conjunction with Tribally operated and Urban Indian (I/T/U) health care facilities, serve an estimated 2.2 million AI/AN...