6006.0: Thursday, October 25, 2001: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM | ||||
Oral Session | ||||
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| Three speakers and facilitator will present each section: 1) Dr. Robert Haley, University of Texas Southwestern to present his research on risk factors. He will review new research findings suggesting that tattooing is a major risk factor for hepatitis C. 2)Dr. R. Alexander of Contra Costa County Public Health Laboratory will present his paper on HCV RNA detection (testing)in asymptomatic populations in a public health setting. 3) Kevin Weeks, Oregon Health Licensing Board and Teresa Hanbey, Hepatitis C Outreach Project will will present the "Needles and Wants" program in Oregon on the hidden risks of tattooing and piercing. The obstacles and successes of implementing this program will be discussed. | ||||
| See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement. | ||||
| Learning Objectives: 1) Review epidemiology of hepatitis C 2) present usefulness of testing algorithm in public health setting 3)Review a school based education program on hidden dangers of tattooing and piercing directed at persons 13-20 in the State of Oregon. | ||||
| Teresa Hanley, MSW | ||||
| Usefulness of HCV RNA Detection in an Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Infection Richard Alexander, MS, MPH | ||||
| Commercial Tattooing Is a Strong Risk Factor for Chronic Hepatitis C But Not for Acute Hepatitis Robert Haley, MD | ||||
| Statewide educational campaign for body piercing and tattoo safety Kevin Weeks, MA, Teresa Hanbey | ||||
| Hepatitis C, the silent epidemic: Recent findings on risk; testing asymptomatic, high-risk populations; and preventive messages Teresa Hanbey, Robert Hanley, MD, Richard Alexander, MS, MPH | ||||
| Hepatitis C: Tattoos, testing an asymptomatic population and public health messages to youth Teresa Hanbey, MSW, Robert Haley, MD, Richard Alexander, MS, MPH, Kevin Weeks, MA | ||||
| Sponsor: | Community Health Planning and Policy Development | |||
| Cosponsors: | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Caucus of Public Health Workers | |||
| CE Credits: | CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work | |||