Disparities in hepatitis B virus healthcare service access among marginalised poor populations: a mixed-method systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Marginalised poor populations, characterised by poverty and social exclusion, suffer disproportionately from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections and encounter substantial disparities in access to healthcare. This has further exacerbated the global HBV burden and precluded progress towards HBV elimination. This mixed-method systematic review aimed to synthesise their utilisation and influencing factors in HBV healthcare services, including screening, vaccination, treatment, and linkage-to-care.

Methods

Eleven databases were searched from their inception to May 4, 2023. Quantitative and qualitative studies examining the factors influencing HBV healthcare access among marginalised poor populations were included. A meta-analysis was conducted to synthesise the pooled r

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312201 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature