Experience and impact of stigma in people with chronic hepatitis B: a qualitative study in Asia, Europe, and the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) commonly experience social and self-stigma. This study sought to understand the impacts of CHB-related stigma and a functional cure on stigma.

Methods

Adults with CHB with a wide range of age and education were recruited from 5 countries and participated in 90-minute qualitative, semi-structured interviews to explore concepts related to CHB-associated stigma and its impact. Participants answered open-ended concept-elicitation questions regarding their experience of social and self-stigma, and the potential impact of reduced CHB-related stigma.

Results

Sixty-three participants aged 25 to 71 years (15 from the United States and 12 each from China, Germany, Italy, and Japan) reported emotional, lifestyle, and social impact

SUBMITTER: Toumi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10895774 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature