Nearly three quarters of the individuals surveyed were exposed to HCV acquisition. Of the entire study population, 6.25% presented with 4 risk factors and 4.35% presented with 5 risk factors at the same time. The association of 2 or more factors varied from 2 to 8 factors present at the same time.
A total of 71.2% persons had positive risk factors. Five of them were positive (0.94%) and belonged to the patients in the dialysis/hemodialysis group. Two hundred eighty-two rapid tests were performed. ResultsĪ total of 528 insured individuals were surveyed (95% CI with a 5% margin of error). Statistical analysis was performed through measures of central tendency and percentages. Patients with positive tests were referred to the Hepatology service for the diagnostic-therapeutic approach. In cases of major risk factors, the Advanced Quality™ RAPID-ANTI-HCV TEST Accutrack ® tests were applied to detect anti-HCV. Materials and methodsĪn observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted through validated surveys that identified major and minor risk factors. Therefore, our primary aim was to identify the prevalence of risk factors associated with HCV infections in insured individuals seen at the Hidalgo delegation of the IMSS. The approach to HCV infection begins with the directed search for risk factors linked to its acquisition. The journal accepts original articles, scientific letters, review articles, clinical guidelines, consensuses, editorials, letters to the Editors, brief communications, and clinical images in Gastroenterology in Spanish and English for their publication. The scientific works include the areas of Clinical, Endoscopic, Surgical, and Pediatric Gastroenterology, along with related disciplines. The principal aim of the journal is to publish original work in the broad field of Gastroenterology, as well as to provide information on the specialty and related areas that is up-to-date and relevant. Its pages are open to the members of the Association, as well as to all members of the medical community interested in using this forum to publish their articles in accordance with the journal editorial policies. The Revista de Gastroenterología de México (Mexican Journal of Gastroenterology) is the official publication of the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología (Mexican Association of Gastroenterology).