Table 3 Theme Progression
From: Exploring and understanding HCV patient journeys- HEPCARE Europe project
First round codes | Categories | Themes |
|---|---|---|
Not know treatment was available, Not know there is new treatment, Not assisted in accessing treatment, diagnosed but not offered treatment | Lack of agency | Lost to Follow Up |
treatment unavailable, strict eligibility requirements, cost, stigma, peer v HCP, waiting times, mistrust HCP | Barrier to accessing treatment | |
Homelessness, mobility, instability, complex lifestyles, cycle of addiction, mental health, HCV not priority, family problems, regret, IDU history, IDU | competing priorities | |
concerns about treatment, transmission fears, disclosure, HCV stigma, shame, burden, depression, HCV denial, want support, isolation | HCV fears | |
Never offered treatment, not access services, dislike hospital, HIV > HCV, background | HCV status unknown | HepCare improved access to treatment |
Prison, appointments, resolve, want treatment, want support, HCV support, HCP experience, no judgement, new opportunities. HepCare vouchers | Access treatment | |
Adherence, motivation, treatment side effects, trust HCP, HCV symptoms, outreach services, addiction services, personal relationships | treatment experience | |
HCV free, positive outlook, new opportunities, self-care, mental health, resolve, personal motivation | HCV free | |
Alcohol use, sharing gear, transmission fears, confidence in treatment, risk reinfection, HCV misinformed, HCV peer discussion | awareness | HCV education |