The aim of this study was to characterize hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemiology in Iran and
estimate the pooled mean HCV antibody prevalence in different risk populations. We …

Objective Drug users, particularly drug injectors, are at elevated risk of blood-borne
diseases. This study systematically reviewed the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) mono …

Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant health problem throughout the
world. Chronic form of the disease is found in about 75% to 85% of the newly infected …

Purpose To identify, map, and synthesize the individual-level key associations and modes of
exposure for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health
challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject …

Background: Addiction is one of the fundamental problems in society that led to the loss of
the national capital and the most disruptive of order and security in society. The aim of the …

Results Finding has shown that 97.5% were male. The average age of subjects was
38.21±10.52. Most consumable drug in these people was opium (50.6%) and the main way …

Background: Given the high prevalence of addiction in Iran and its social and health
problems, addiction is considered as one of the few national health priority. This study …

Background: Homeless people are prone to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infectious
diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV due to their risky behaviors and low …

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on 135 male addicts selected as
research units. The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed based on Health …