Primary Reason(s) Patients Have Not Undergone Treatment for Hepatitis C* (N = 354)
| n | |
|---|---|
| Alcohol use, psychiatric morbidity, or other contraindication | 267 |
| Lack of patient interest in treatment | 227 |
| Lack of insurance | 209 |
| Poor tolerance of treatment (recent or in past) | 197 |
| Poor access to treatment services or staff | 187 |
| Insurance companies will not cover treatment | 136 |
| My personal views of treatment | 78 |
* As reported by clinicians with hepatitis C patients currently in their practices. Clinicians could report more than one reason.