title: A case control investigation of hepatitis C risk factors in Hawaii.
abstract: This case control investigation of hepatitis C risk factors in Hawaii showed that IV drug use, blood transfusion, tattoos, incarceration, acupuncture, prior dental or oral surgery, and HIV infection were associated with HCV Future public health efforts in Hawaii should focus on developing effective and appropriate community interventions targeting those with well-established risk factors for HCV
authors.affiliation: Disease Investigation Branch, Hawaii State Department of Health, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA. lara.lasher@doh.hawaii.gov
authors.forename: Lara E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Lasher
authors.forename: Joe L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Elm
authors.forename: Quynh
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Hoang
authors.forename: Trudi S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Nekomoto
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Cashman
authors.forename: F Dewolfe
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Paul V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Effler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii / Q000453:epidemiology; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013653:Tattooing