Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C Virus
Veterans are disproportionately aوٴected by human LmmunodeÙ½cLenc\ 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. Ðe prevalence of HIV, HCV, and HBV among homeless veterans nationally is currently unknown. ÐLs study describes national testing rates and prevalence of HIV, HCV, and HBV among homeless veterans.