Barriers to Hepatitis B Screening and Prevention for African Immigrant Populations in the United States: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Chronic hepatitis B infection (HBV) disproportionately affects African Immigrant (AI) communities in the U.S., with a reported infection rate of 15%. HBV screening rates within these communities are low. This study sought to better understand the socio-cultural determinants associated with low HBV screening among AI communities and identify potential strategies to help inform the development of effective HBV education and screening interventions. Seventeen in-depth interviews were conducted with community health experts working in AI communities throughout the U.S. Interviews explored the potential impact of culture, perception of health, awareness of HBV, religious practices, current screening practice, provider relationship, and behaviors towards general prevention. Interview data were a

SUBMITTER: Freeland C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7150884 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature