Hepatitis C
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to assess the health literacy level of patients enrolled in the HOPE program, identify any gaps in their knowledge of hepatitis C, analyze the variables that may influence patients' knowledge, and educate patients on Hepatitis C.
Detailed description
The study will compare the effectiveness of providing a pamphlet and expert education compared to providing a pamphlet only. The information gained in completing this study will help the medical community improve patient education on the disease and specifically understand how the medical community can best serve pregnant patients with opiate dependence burdened by Hepatitis C.
Interventions
OTHERQualitative Interview
Complete 6 open-ended qualitative questions on patients in the HOPE program to assess basic current understanding about Hepatitis C and topics of interest that patients in the HOPE program would like to learn more about.
Sponsors
TriHealth Inc.
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* The study will include patients with and without Hepatitis C diagnosis. * Patients will be recruited at their routine prenatal and post-partum visits. * Patients who speak and understand English
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under the age of the 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Discovering the gaps in patients' knowledge of Hepatitis C | 2 months | Through interview, 6 open-ended qualitative questions will be asked of the patients in the HOPE program to assess basic current understanding about Hepatitis C |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed