A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study

M.J. Stowe; Rodd Hinton; Briallen Lloyd; Mary Harrod; Julie Coutelas; Sarah Smith; Melanie Kingsland; Meghan Macdonald; Alexandra Wade; Kate Jennings; Evan Cunningham; Simon Comben; Charles Henderson; Jason Grebely

doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105240

April 7, 2026International Journal of Drug PolicyOpen Access

A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-delivered mobile model in enhancing access to hepatitis C testing and treatment.
Implemented a peer-led mobile model for hepatitis C testing.
Facilitated testing and diagnosis in the target population.
Assessed the initiation of hepatitis C treatment following diagnosis.
The mobile model successfully facilitated testing and diagnosis.
However, a low percentage of those diagnosed initiated hepatitis C treatment.
Indicates a need for additional strategies to improve treatment linkage.

Ask about this paper

Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.

Implication

Peer-led mobile model improves hepatitis C testing, but further strategies are needed for treatment linkage.

Abstract

This peer-led mobile model facilitated testing and diagnosis, but a low proportion initiated HCV treatment. Further strategies should be explored to enhance linkage to treatment.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Stowe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d9e47378050d08c1b7504d https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105240

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

A peer-delivered mobile model to enhance access to hepatitis C point-of-care testing and treatment: The Peers on Wheels study

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading