Determinants of uptake of hepatitis B testing and healthcare access by migrant Chinese in the England: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global migration from hepatitis B endemic countries poses a significant public health challenge in receiving low-prevalence countries. In the UK, Chinese migrants are a high risk group for hepatitis B. However, they are an underserved population that infrequently accesses healthcare. This study sought to increase understanding of the determinants of hepatitis B testing and healthcare access among migrants of Chinese ethnicity living in England.

Methods

We sought to obtain and integrate insights from different key stakeholders in the system. We conducted six focus group discussions and 20 in-depth interviews with community members and patients identifying themselves as 'Chinese', and interviewed 21 clinicians and nine health service commissioners. Data were themati

SUBMITTER: Lee ACK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5615445 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature