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Barriers to Hepatitis B Screening and Prevention for African Immigrant Populations in the United States: A Qualitative Study.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Knowledge and Perceptions of Hepatitis B in Immigrant Populations: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research.Journal of viral hepatitis · 2025Pooled it
- The unvirtuous cycle of discrimination affecting people with hepatitis B: a multi-country qualitative assessment of key-informant perspectives.International journal for equity in health · 2022Guideline
- Exploring the Psychosocial Influences on Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Disparities.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- Time for a globally unified chronic HBV terminology?JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2025Review
- "The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Is Not Just Minoritised But Ignored": Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia With Blood-Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Healthcare.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- 'People Like Us Would Have No Clue If the Information Is Online': Exploring Understanding and Sources of Hepatitis B Information Among Vietnamese Australians.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
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- Hepatitis B Virus Knowledge and HBV-Related Surveillance Status Among HBsAg-Positive Patients in Qidong City: A Rural-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Out of sight, into mind: a socioecological model-informed qualitative study on barriers and facilitators to hepatitis B care among West African immigrants in the Bronx, New York.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Screening for hepatitis B in the Bronx West African community with a blood pressure cuff: a cohort study.Lancet regional health. Americas · 2024Article
- 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
- Impact of Income-to-Poverty Ratio on Long-Term Mortality of Persons with Chronic Liver Disease in the USA, 1999-2018.Digestive diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Hepatitis B Viral Infection in Pregnant Women at the Suhum Municipality, Ghana.Journal of pregnancy · 2024Article
- Factors influencing the utilisation of anti-HBs titre testing services among nursing students in Northwest Ghana: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
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- Health inequalities in the management of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in patients from sub-Saharan Africa in high-income countries.JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2023Review
- The Impact of Living With Chronic Hepatitis B on Quality of Life: Implications for Clinical Management.Journal of patient experience · 2023Article
- Comparing lengths and inclusion of information in storytelling videos: Implications for Hepatitis B education.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Correlates of hepatitis B testing in Ghana: The role of knowledge, stigma endorsement and knowing someone with hepatitis B.Health & social care in the community · 2022Article
- Gaps in Hepatitis B Evaluation and Treatment.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Chronic hepatitis B infection (HBV) disproportionately affects African Immigrant (AI) communities in the U.S., with a reported infection rate of 15%. HBV screening rates within these communities are low. This study sought to better understand the socio-cultural determinants associated with low HBV screening among AI communities and identify potential strategies to help inform the development of effective HBV education and screening interventions. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted with community health experts working in AI communities throughout the U.S. Interviews explored the potential impact of culture, perception of health, awareness of HBV, religious practices, current screening practice, provider relationship, and behaviors towards general prevention. Interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Religious preferences and cultural norms affect health care access, perceptions towards prevention, awareness of HBV, and contribute to myths and stigma within this population. Participants reported a lack of HBV knowledge and awareness and barriers to health care access including, cost, language, racism, understanding of Western Medicine, and usage of traditional medicine. This study elucidates the role of religious and cultural beliefs as barriers to HBV screening and care. Results can contribute to public health efforts to increase awareness, screening and vaccination efforts within AI communities.
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