Hepatitis C Education for Pregnant Women With Opiate Dependence - Phase 2

Hepatitis C Education for Pregnant Women With Opiate Dependence - Phase 2

The goal of this study is to assess patients' attitudes and knowledge of Hepatitis C, analyze the variables that may influence patients' knowledge, and educate patients on Hepatitis C.

The study will compare the effectiveness of providing HCV education by providing a pamphlet and expert education compared to providing a pamphlet only. The information gained in completing this study will help the medical community improve patient education on the disease and specifically understand how the medical community can best serve pregnant patients with opiate dependence burdened by Hepatitis C.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Study population includes Faculty Medical Center obstetrics and postpartum patients enrolled in the HOPE program who are 18 years old or older.
• The study will include patients with and without a Hepatitis C diagnosis.
• Patients will be recruited at their routine office visits and/or during any admissions to the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not speak and understand English.