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Understanding problems associated with testing and treatment for Hepatitis C and stigma felt by Hepatitis C patients: A mixed method study

Self Perceived Stigma And Barriers To Testing And Treatment For Hepatitis C: A Mixed Method Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/11/059405
Enrollment
170
Registered
2023-11-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: B182- Chronic viral hepatitis C

Interventions

Intervention1: No intervention: Observational study thus not applicable

Sponsors

Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A. Patients of hepatitis C: i. A confirmed case of Hepatitis C registered with hepatitis clinic. ii. Patient aged 18 years and above. iii. Willing to participate in the study. B. Healthcare providers: i. Service providers in Hepatitis C clinic and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A. Patients of Hepatitis C: i. Patients who are seriously ill and need admission. ii. Those who will not be able to comprehend. B. Health care providers: i. Co-supervisors of thesis protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevalence of self perceived stigma among Hepatitis C patientsTimepoint: 1 year

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Barriers to testing and treatment for hepatitis CTimepoint: 1 Year

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vijay Kumar Silan

Bhagat Phool Singh Government Medical College for Women, Khanpur kalan, Sonepat, Haryana

vijay.silan@gmail.com9467820404

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026