A Comparative Trial of Improving Care for Underserved Asian Americans Infected with Hepatitis B Virus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Asian Americans have the highest incidence and mortality rates of HCC among all US racial/ethnic groups. Inadequate monitoring and treatment of chronic hepatitis B contribute to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs among Asian Americans.

Aims

The goal of this study is to assess the effect of a patient-led strategy on chronic hepatitis B monitoring and treatment adherence specifically among Asian Americans with culturally tailored Patient Navigator-led Intervention.

Methods

From 2015 to 2018, 532 eligible participants living with chronic hepatitis B in the greater Philadelphia and New York city metropolitan areas were randomly assigned to either the intervention gr

SUBMITTER: Ma GX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature