Evaluation of alcohol use behavior among patients cured through HCV elimination program in Georgia.

Autor: Butsashvili, Maia, Gulbiani, Lasha, Kanchelashvili, Giorgi, Kamkamidze, Tina, Kajaia, Maia, Gudavadze, Salome, Kamkamidze, George
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Zdroj: BMC Research Notes; 6/10/2024, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p
Abstrakt: Objective: The objective of the study was to understand the role of self-reported drinking behavior on liver health after achieving sustained viral response (SVR) among HCV patients. Results: The study was conducted in HCV treatment provider clinics in three cities in Georgia: Tbilisi, Batumi, and Telavi. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a questionnaire developed specifically for this study. 9.5% considered themselves heavy drinkers, while 94.2% were aware that heavy alcohol consumption can progress liver fibrosis. During treatment, 97.8% abstained from alcohol, while 76.6% reported resuming drinking after achieving SVR. Additionally, 52.1% believed that moderate alcohol intake is normal for individuals with low fibrosis scores. Liver fibrosis improvement was more prevalent among individuals who abstained from alcohol after HCV diagnosis (85.4% vs. 71.4%, p < 0.01) and after achieving SVR (87.5% vs. 74.7% of those who resumed drinking after achieving SVR, p < 0.02). In conclusion, the majority of HCV patients abstain from alcohol during treatment but resume drinking after achieving SVR. Those who abstain from alcohol intake after HCV cure have a higher chance of liver fibrosis improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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