National prisons hepatitis C education: improving health literacy to enhance treatment uptake [ 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 ]

Research Grant

Brief description This Partnership Project will evaluate the National Prisons Hepatitis Education Program, which aims to improve the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours of healthcare providers, correctional officers, and prisoners regarding hepatitis C (HCV) and its treatment. This initiative is a key element of the national approach to achieve the World Health Organisation goal of elimination of HCV as an ongoing public health concern by 2030.

Funding Amount $1,158,722.50

Funding Scheme Partnership Projects

Chief Investigator Prof Andrew Lloyd

Notes Partnership Projects - 3rd call for 2019