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Testing and Linking Foreign-Born People with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection to Care at Nine U.S. Programs, 2012-2014.
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- Effectiveness of Interventions for Hepatitis B and C: A Systematic Review of Vaccination, Screening, Health Promotion and Linkage to Care Within Higher Income Countries.Journal of community health · 2020Pooled it
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- Facilitators and barriers to accessing hepatitis B care in the postpartum period among foreign-born New Yorkers: a qualitative analysis of case notes.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Review of Updated Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations and Potential Challenges With Implementation.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2022Article
- Development of an intervention system for linkage-to-care and follow-up for hepatitis B and C virus carriers.Hepatology international · 2022Article
- Epidemiology and Prevention of Tuberculosis and Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2021Review
- Point-of-Care Tests for Hepatitis B Are Associated with A Higher Linkage to Care and Lower Cost Compared to Venepuncture Sampling During Outreach Screenings in an Asian Migrant Population.Annals of global health · 2020Article
- Evaluation of a Program to Improve Linkage to and Retention in Care Among Refugees with Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Three U.S. Cities, 2006-2018.MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report · 2020Article
- Cost-effectiveness of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Screening and Treatment or Vaccination in 6 High-risk Populations in the United States.Open forum infectious diseases · 2019Article
- Disparities in Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Immunity Among New York City Asian American Patients, 1997 to 2017.American journal of public health · 2018Article
- Hepatitis B Virus Testing and Care among Pregnant Women Using Commercial Claims Data, United States, 2011-2014.Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection continues to be a public health threat in the United States. As many as 2.2 million people are infected, approximately 70% of whom are foreign-born, and fewer than one-third are aware of their infection. We launched an HBV testing and linkage-to-care initiative among foreign-born people.
methodsAs part of the Hepatitis Testing and Linkage to Care (HepTLC) initiative, which promoted viral hepatitis B and hepatitis C screening, posttest counseling, and linkage to care at 34 U.S. sites, nine U.S. programs in seven states conducted HBV screening from October 2012 to September 2014. The nine programs partnered with health-care centers and community-based organizations to recruit foreign-born people recommended for HBV testing. We assessed patient characteristics, region of origin, risk factors, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) status, and referral to medical care.
resultsOf 23,144 participants tested for HBV, 1,317 (5.7%) were HBsAg positive. Of these, the median age was 47 years, 1,205 (91%) had at least one risk factor for HBV infection, 1,117 (85%) received posttest counseling, 1,098 (83%) were referred to care, and 606 (46%) attended a first medical appointment. The proportion of HBsAg-positive participants by region of origin included Africa (10%, 206/2,129), Western Pacific (6%, 616/9,673), Eastern Mediterranean (5%, 174/3,337), Southeast Asia (5%, 191/3,891), South America (2%, 6/252), Eastern Europe (2%, 6/262), and North America (1%, 17/1,936).
conclusionCommunity-based HBV testing initiatives can identify substantial numbers of people with chronic HBV infection, inform them of their infection status, and provide posttest counseling and linkage to care. However, strategies are needed to improve linkage to HBV-directed medical care for foreign-born individuals living with chronic HBV infection.
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