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Electronic Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases ›› 2025, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (1): 12-16.doi: 10.19871/j.cnki.xfcrbzz.2025.01.003

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Analysis of HCV RNA persistent positive results and influencing factors in reported Hepatitis C cases from two counties of Nanchang, 2004-2022

Tu Zhibin1, Lu Liang1, Quan Kaifeng2, Zhou Yalan3, Kuang Jie4, Zhou Xianfeng5, Feng Changhua1, Qiu Liping1, Tong Xiaoqin1, Mo Jiali4   

  1. 1. Nanchang Center for Disease Control and Prevention, The Collaboration Unit for Field Epidemiology of State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangxi Nanchang 330038,China;
    2. Qingshanhu Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiangxi Nanchang 330000,China;
    3. Nanchang Central Hospital, Jiangxi Nanchang 330000;
    4. Nanchang University, Jiangxi Nanchang 330000,China;
    5. Jiangxi Provincial Health Commission Key Laboratory of Pathogenic Diagnosis and Genomics of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Jiangxi Nanchang 330034,China
  • Received:2024-07-21 Online:2025-02-28 Published:2025-03-31

Abstract: Objective To understand the current infection status of reported hepatitis C (HCV) confirmed cases in two counties Nanchang from 2004 to 2022, and to analyze the factors related to the persistence of HCV RNA positivity and to provide scientific basis for the elimination of hepatitis C. Method A cluster sampling method was used to select two districts with the highest number of previously reported HCV cases from nine counties/districts in Nanchang as study sites. Data on HCV confirmed cases from 2004 to 2022 were downloaded from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention Information System. After a thorough review and organization of the database, on-site questionnaire surveys were conducted to analyze the current status of antiviral treatment. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with persistent HCV RNA positivity. Result A total of 510 previously confirmed HCV cases were surveyed, with 505 valid questionnaires (99.02%) returned. The rate of persistent HCV RNA positivity was 30.89%, and the rate of antiviral treatment was 24.55%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that male gender (OR=2.041,95%CI:1.332-3.127) personal monthly income <3000 yuan (OR=2.121,95%CI:1.358-3.312) and comorbid diabetes (OR=2.246,95%CI:1.153-4.377) were risk factors for persistent HCV RNA positivity. While awareness of hepatitis C knowledge (OR=0.384,95%CI:0.249-0.592) and having received antiviral treatment (OR=0.186,95%CI:0.101-0.342) were protective factors. The cure rate of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) treatment regimen was higher than that of interferon (IFN) combined with ribavirin treatment regimen(χ 2=11.246,P=0.004). Conclusion The rate of persistent HCV RNA positivity among previously reported HCV cases from two counties of Nanchang remains high. It is imperative to enhance health education on hepatitis C prevention, expand treatment coverage, and ultimately aim for the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health threat.

Key words: Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C virus RNA, Antiviral treatment, Influencing factors

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