Changing clinical care cascade of patients with chronic hepatitis B in Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High uptake of hepatitis B virus (HBV) tests and antiviral therapy are required to improve the clinical outcomes of patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) at the population level. In the current study, we used the Basic Medical Care Insurance for Employees (BMCIE) to investigate the changes of clinical care cascade of CHB in Beijing, China.

Methods

Records for medical service of CHB patients from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2018 were retrieved from the BMCIE database. The annual and cumulative rates of CHB patients in care, receiving HBV tests and on antiviral therapy were calculated. The trends of annual percentage changes (APCs) were estimated using Joinpoint regression model.

Findings

Among estimated HBsAg positive employees, the rate of CHB patient

SUBMITTER: Li M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406027 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature