Sladden T J, Hickey A R, Dunn T M, Beard J R
Northern Rivers Institute of Health and Research, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, New South Wales.
Aust N Z J Public Health. 1998 Jun;22(4):509-11. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842x.1998.tb01423.x.
A cross-sectional study was conducted of persons notified with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on the NSW North Coast during 1993 and 1994. The personal impact of infection was investigated using a self-administered questionnaire. Many cases were currently well, however nearly half reported fatigue and other adverse physical/mental/social outcomes were noted. Tobacco use by subjects was high. People with HCV infection require continued support via appropriate screening, referral and treatment services; access to information; and countering community discrimination, stereotyping and concern about HCV.
1993年至1994年期间，对新南威尔士州北海岸报告感染丙型肝炎病毒（HCV）的人员进行了一项横断面研究。使用自行填写的问卷调查感染对个人的影响。许多病例目前情况良好，但近一半的人报告有疲劳感，还发现了其他不良的身体/心理/社会后果。研究对象的吸烟率很高。丙型肝炎病毒感染者需要通过适当的筛查、转诊和治疗服务获得持续支持；获取信息；以及消除社区对丙型肝炎病毒的歧视、成见和担忧。
