ArticleBMC primary care2022
A survey of knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs in providing hepatitis B care among GPs practising in Australia.
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- Monitoring of the Cascade of Care in Patients With Chronic HBV in Primary Care Clinics in Australia.Journal of viral hepatitis · 2026Article
- Time for a globally unified chronic HBV terminology?JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2025Review
- Acceptability of automatic screening for viral hepatitis in an emergency department setting: patient and healthcare worker perspectives.Internal medicine journal · 2025Article
- Successful hepatitis B and C screening in the health check-up in the German primary care setting.JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology · 2024Article
- Evaluating a novel model of hepatitis B care, Hep B PAST, in the Northern Territory of Australia: results from a prospective, population-based study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn Australia, only 22% of people with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are clinically managed; and a national effort is engaging primary care workforce in providing CHB-related care. This study explored CHB-related knowledge, attitudes, barriers and support needs of general practitioners (GPs).
methodsA survey was sent to a random sample of 1,000 Australian GPs in April- October 2018; 134 of 978 eligible GPs completed the questionnaire (14%).
resultsRespondents had high knowledge of at-risk populations (> 79%) and hepatitis B serology (82%), and most saw hepatitis B testing and monitoring as part of their work (95% and 86%, respectively). However, the survey revealed low knowledge, awareness and intention with respect to hepatitis B treatment: 23% correctly understood treatment initiation; 40% were aware that treatment for CHB could be dispensed in the community; 23% agreed that prescribing was part of their work. Lack of time was considered the greatest barrier (38%) and clear guidelines was the most important facilitator to providing care (72%).
conclusionInterventions are needed to generate interest and skills to provide CHB-related care by GPs.
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