The Role of Primary Health Care in Hepatitis B Testing and Management: A Case Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0385-9
Abstract: Hepatitis B is a complex disease requiring lifelong management. Infection is linked to birth in high prevalence regions including Africa and Asia. Best practice guidelines identify who to test for hepatitis B, however, a significant… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; health; management; role primary ... See more keywords
Hepatitis B Testing Among Vietnamese in Metropolitan Atlanta: The Role of Healthcare-Related and Acculturation-Related Factors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00947-0
Abstract: Compared to other racial/ethnic groups, U.S. Vietnamese have higher Hepatitis B infection prevalence, which is a major liver cancer risk factor. Increased testing could reduce this disparity. It is critical to understand subgroups of U.S.… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; among vietnamese; testing among; hepatitis testing ... See more keywords
HepTestContest: A Global Innovation Contest Soliciting Descriptions of Hepatitis B and C Testing Programs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2017.03.372
Abstract: : 2.025_INF Reimagining Health Communication: A Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial of Crowdsourcing in China W. Tang, J. Mao, C. Liu, K. Mollan, T. Wong, Y. Zhang, S. Tang, M. Hudgens, Y. Qin, B. Ma, M.… read more here.
Keywords: contest; innovation; china; hepatitis testing ... See more keywords
The VirA+EmiC project - Evaluating real-world effectiveness and sustainability of integrated routine opportunistic hepatitis B and C testing in a large urban emergency department.
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13676
Abstract: Innovative testing approaches and care pathways are required to meet global hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination goals. Routine blood-borne virus (BBV) testing in emergency departments (EDs) in high-prevalence areas is… read more here.
Keywords: emergency; hcv; hepatitis testing; real world ... See more keywords
Impact of COVID‐19 lockdown restrictions on hepatitis C testing in Australian primary care services providing care for people who inject drugs
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DOI: 10.1111/jvh.13723
Abstract: In 2020, the Australian state of Victoria experienced the longest COVID‐19 lockdowns of any jurisdiction, with two lockdowns starting in March and July, respectively. Lockdowns may impact progress towards eliminating hepatitis C through reductions in… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis testing; care people; inject drugs; care ... See more keywords
PTU-039 The cost-effectiveness of hepatitis B and C testing in emergency departments in the UK
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-bsgabstracts.248
Abstract: Introduction The prevalence of blood borne viruses is higher in emergency department (ED) attendees compared to the general population, due to higher attendance of marginalised populations. Studies have found prevalence up to 2% and 3%… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis testing; prevalence; ptu 039; hcv ... See more keywords
Survey of programmatic experiences and challenges in delivery of hepatitis B and C testing in low- and middle-income countries
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2767-0
Abstract: BackgroundThere have been few reports on programmatic experience of viral hepatitis testing and treatment in resource-limited settings. To inform the development of the 2017 World Health Organization (WHO) viral hepatitis testing guidance and in particular… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; health; survey; viral hepatitis ... See more keywords
Values, preferences and current hepatitis B and C testing practices in low- and middle-income countries: results of a survey of end users and implementers
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2769-y
Abstract: BackgroundAccess to hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) diagnostics remains a key bottleneck in scale-up of access to HBV and HCV treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that lack laboratory… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; middle income; hepatitis; testing practices ... See more keywords
The HepTestContest: a global innovation contest to identify approaches to hepatitis B and C testing
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2771-4
Abstract: BackgroundInnovation contests are a novel approach to elicit good ideas and innovative practices in various areas of public health. There remains limited published literature on approaches to deliver hepatitis testing. The purpose of this innovation… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis testing; innovation; innovation contest; contest identify ... See more keywords
Determinants of uptake of hepatitis B testing and healthcare access by migrant Chinese in the England: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4796-4
Abstract: BackgroundGlobal 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… read more here.
Keywords: testing healthcare; health; healthcare access; hepatitis testing ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C Testing Increased Among Baby Boomers Following The 2012 Change To CDC Testing Recommendations.
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DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2017.0684
Abstract: In 2012 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended routine testing for hepatitis C for people born in the period 1945-65. Until now, the recommendation's impact on hepatitis C screening rates in the United… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; change; hepatitis screening; testing increased ... See more keywords