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Table 1 Barriers to transferring to a hospital for HCV RNA confirmation (n = 646)

From: Challenges of transferring rural adults with chronic HCV infection for further HCV RNA confirmation and free DAAs treatment: a success story of the interdisciplinary collaboration approach

Variables

N

%

Refusal to be referred for further confirmation (n = 297)

 Self-perception that they are healthy

98

32.3

 Mistrust of treatment/healthcare

60

20.2

 Transportation issues

52

17.5

 Work conflict

30

10.1

 Worried about the phone scam gang

26

8.8

 Previously finished treatment

22

7.4

 Difficulty listening

8

2.7

    Poor perception of the hospital

1

0.3

Unable to contact (n = 349)

 No answer

162

46.4

 Invalid telephone number

142

40.7

 Death

42

12.1

 Hospitalization

3

0.8