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The study aims to assess the current treatment status and identify barriers to hepatitis C management in Jeonbuk, Korea.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Current status of hepatitis C treatment and its barriers in Jeonbuk, Republic of Korea

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The study aims to assess the current treatment status and identify barriers to hepatitis C management in Jeonbuk, Korea.
Analyzed treatment uptake for hepatitis C in Jeonbuk
Identified key barriers to effective treatment and care
Employed surveys or interviews to gather data on strategies for improvement
Treatment uptake for hepatitis C is reported as suboptimal in Jeonbuk.
Key barriers include financial constraints and inadequate screening programs.
Strengthening linkage-to-care strategies is essential for improving outcomes.

Abstract

These findings highlight suboptimal treatment uptake and key barriers that may hinder progress toward hepatitis C elimination. Expanding screening and strengthening linkage-to-care strategies, while addressing financial barriers, will be essential to achieving national elimination targets.

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Ji Hyeon Kang

You Jeong Moon

Ung-gyu Kim

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Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

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Jeonbuk National University

Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Jeonbuk Development Institute

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