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Primary care nurses are well placed to contribute to achieving elimination given their unique access to people with\/at risk of hepatitis C and their person-centred approach to care delivery. This study examines the enablers to primary care nurse involvement in elimination efforts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Primary care nurses involved in the care of people with\/at risk of hepatitis C were recruited through two national nursing organisations. Participants provided verbal consent to participate in an electronically recorded, semi-structured interview. Interview data were transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using a thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Sixteen interviews were conducted with nurses working in general practice, community health, alcohol and other drug services, and custodial settings, with the findings framed using a social-ecological model. The study identified individual attributes, such as empathy and advocacy for clients deemed \u2018too hard for everyone else\u2019. Interpersonal enablers included participants\u2019 ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues, and using trusted professional relationships to improve client access to care. Public policy that addressed community factors, including stigma and confidentiality, were seen as supportive.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study identified the critical and varied role primary care nurses play in hepatitis C elimination. 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