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ArticleVaccine2023

Eliminating hepatitis B vaccination disparities for West African immigrants.

Jessie A Birnbaum, Daniel Guttman, Mugdha Parulekar, Fatima Omarufilo, Emmanuel U Emeasoba, Julie Nguyen, Oluwadara Tokunboh, Jared Coe, Matthew J Akiyama, Samuel H Sigal

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Article in Vaccine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jessie A BirnbaumAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Daniel GuttmanAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Mugdha ParulekarAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Fatima OmarufiloDivision of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
Emmanuel U EmeasobaDivision of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
Julie NguyenAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Oluwadara TokunbohAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
Jared CoeDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
Matthew J AkiyamaDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467, USA.
Samuel H SigalAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. Electronic address: ssigal@montefiore.org.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine · USMontefiore Medical Center · US

Funding

Leveraging HCV Phylogenetic Networks to Prevent HIV and Other Blood Borne Infections Among People Who Inject DrugsDP2DA053730 · NIDA · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI AKIYAMA, MATTHEW · 2021 to 2021
$2.5M
Advance Care Coordination and Enhanced Linkage and Retention Among Transitional Re-Entrants LivingR00DA043011 · NIDA · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI AKIYAMA, MATTHEW · 2020 to 2022
$747k
Advance Care Coordination and Enhanced Linkage and Retention Among Transitional Re-Entrants Living with Hepatitis C-The HCV-ACCELERATE TrialK99DA043011 · NIDA · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, INC · PI AKIYAMA, MATTHEW · 2017 to 2018
$369k
NIDA NIH HHS DP2 DA053730NIDA NIH HHS K99 DA043011NIDA NIH HHS R00 DA043011
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in West Africa. There has been a significant increase in the Bronx West African (WA) community. To achieve HBV elimination, vaccination of non-immune individuals is important. Unfortunately, vaccine uptake in immigrant populations is at this time very limited.

methodsAn educational program was conducted by medical providers of WA origin in collaboration with local faith-based organizations, after which free HBV screening was offered. Non-immune individuals were initially recommended to contact their medical provider or referred to the Department of Health for vaccination. Beginning in 2021, the program offered vaccination. A questionnaire including reasons for vaccination in the program was offered.

findingsAmong the first500 individuals screened,34.6 % required vaccination. Among those screened before program vaccine availability, 72.2 % initiated the vaccination series,with38.2 % obtainingit at an outside setting and34 % returning when available through the program.Among patients screened after program vaccineavailability, 92.1 % initiated the series.Of those receiving vaccination in the program and completing the questionnaire,70.7 % had access to care but chose vaccination by the program because of the trust instilled by WA personnel.

interpretationOur findings demonstrate the effectiveness of integrating vaccination into an HBV screening program for an immigrant population. It emphasizes the importance of timeliness and cultural sensitivity.

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Emigrants and ImmigrantsHepatitis BHepatitis B VaccinesHepatitis B virusHumansVaccinationHepatitis B Vaccines

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