Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus

Chung-Yi Chen

Abstract

Veterans are disproportionately aوٴected by human LmmunodeٽcLenc\ virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV). Homeless veterans are at particularly high risk for HIV, HCV, and HBV due to a variety of overlapping risk factors, including high rates of mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Нe prevalence of HIV, HCV, and HBV among homeless veterans nationally is currently unknown. НLs study describes national testing rates and prevalence of HIV, HCV, and HBV among homeless veterans.