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November 28, 2025Journal of Correctional Health Care

Testing and Linkage to Hepatitis C Care From Alternative-to-Incarceration Programs: The Right Place? The Right Time?

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JAJordy Rojas AntiguaRSRaphael SimonsonLRLindsey R Riback

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Overview

Analysis highlights HCV linkage to care in alternative-to-incarceration programs for individuals with substance use disorders, indicating improved outcomes.

Key Points

  • Hepatitis C prevalence is higher in individuals involved in the criminal legal system, complicating care access.
  • Studies reveal a significant link between substance use disorders and liver disease in this population.
  • Assessment of alternative-to-incarceration programs shows potential to improve HCV care access for at-risk individuals.
  • Scaling HCV-related services requires addressing numerous barriers in alternative-to-incarceration settings.

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Antigua et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f0f9a65b730b9ea79989https://doi.org/10.1177/10783458251398397
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