A Novel Hepatitis c micrOelimination Program in Non imprisonEd SenTenced With Alternative Measures

A Novel Hepatitis c micrOelimination Program in Non imprisonEd SenTenced With Alternative Measures

The objective of this study is to carry out a Micro-elimination program for HCV infection in a vulnerable population (people sentenced to non-custodial sentences). This group shares certain peculiarities with the prison population (vulnerability, addictions, mental disorders, etc.), is three times higher than the imprisoned population, and is regularly attended by Social Insertion Centers (CIS) in Spain. An additional objective is to link these people with the specific plans of the Government of Cantabria (Chronicity Plan, Care for Serious Mental Disorders, Harm Reduction Programs and the Center for Attention to Drug Addicts) as well as the Extended Bridge Program for Penitentiary Institutions, implementing the figure of a Navigator (a specialized professional in charge of helping subjects overcome barriers). It is an observational study based on the screening of disease in accordance with the recommendations of the health authorities. Once detected, patients will be referred to the corresponding specialized care following the usual clinical practice.

Inclusion Criteria:

• the entire population served in the Management of Penalties and Alternative Measures Service (SGPMA) of the José Hierro SIC, including new admissions within the study period.

Exclusion Criteria:

• they are not willing to participate and do not sign informed consent.