Question | Choices | Percentage of units saying yes |
---|---|---|
Which of the following criteria do you consider in determining eligibility for treatment? | Â | Â |
 | Age | 61 |
 | Gender | 8 |
 | Genotype | 29 |
 | Severity of hepatitis | 93 |
 | Co-morbidities | 95 |
 | 73% current/future drug/alcohol use |  |
What were the main reasons for patients' ineligibility? | Â | Â |
 | Ongoing drug use | 62 |
 | Ongoing alcohol use | 21 |
 | Psychiatric disorder | 11 |
 | Other medical co-morbidities | 3 |
 | Cardiovascular disease | 2 |
What are main reasons for patient refusal of treatment? | Â | Â |
 | Concern over side effects | 49 |
 | Inconvenient to start treatment -work pressures | 37 |
 | Refusal to modify chaotic lifestyle | 30 |
 | Lack of belief of efficacy | 15 |