Motivation

Immediate Interventions

• Provide education on the course of chronic Hepatitis C infection, the benefits of early treatment, and the potential benefits of eliminating the virus from the body
• Use Motivational Interviewing
• Assess attitudes and beliefs about chronic HCV infection (Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire)

Resources

• www.HCVAdvocate.org has multiple HCV treatment preparedness guides and resources
• Motivational Interviewing Resources

Referrals

HCV patient support group for sustained peer support and motivation

• In NYC: HepFree.NYC - Patient Support Groups
• Web MD Online HCV Support Group
• HCV Advocate – National Support Group Listing