In 2004, a database was implemented to assess the treatment of inmates infected with hepatitis C in Massachusetts state correctional facilities. The purpose of this project was to update the database and examine the current treatment system. Inmate demographics, treatment success, and viral characteristics were assessed and analyzed for potential correlations. Recommendations to improve the database included focusing on the collection of missing data, namely the inmate's history of substance abuse and health conditions and follow up viral load measures.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Carpenter, Kathryn P.
• Birmingham, Danielle N.

Colaboradores

• Bova, Carol

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042607-113335

Advisor

• Rulfs, Jill

Year

• 2007

Sponsor

• UMass Graduate School of Nursing

Date created

• 2007-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright