Hepatitis C infection among people incarcerated in Norwegian prisons

J. Hauge; K. B. Kielland; Eirik Opheim; E Jarnaess; H Midgard; O. Dalgard

doi:10.1080/00365521.2026.2624019

February 3, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

Hepatitis C infection among people incarcerated in Norwegian prisons

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Key Points

To evaluate the prevalence of HCV infection among newly incarcerated individuals in Norwegian prisons.
Conducted rapid testing for HCV upon incarceration.
Analyzed the prevalence of HCV infections among inmates.
Assessed the need for HCV treatment in correctional facilities.
10% of newly incarcerated individuals tested positive for HCV infection.
Highlighting a significant health issue within the prison population.
Recommendations for the availability of rapid testing and treatment in all prisons.

Implication

Analysis shows high rates of HCV infection in prisons, suggesting urgent need for testing and treatment.

Abstract

One in ten newly incarcerated persons in Norwegian prisons had current HCV infection. Rapid testing and HCV treatment should be readily available in all prisons.

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Hauge et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698584b78f7c464f23008249 https://doi.org/10.1080/00365521.2026.2624019

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Hepatitis C infection among people incarcerated in Norwegian prisons

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Hepatitis C infection among people incarcerated in Norwegian prisons

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