A mixed-methods approach to understanding perceptions of hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma among ethnically diverse Black communities in South Florida.
Patricia D JonesJoselin SolerNatasha Schaefer SollePaul MartinErin KobetzPublished in: Cancer causes & control : CCC (2020)
In two communities disproportionately affected by HBV, misconceptions about disease transmission, stigma, low health literacy and decreased access to care may limit detection for HBV. Culturally relevant community-based interventions are needed to increase HBV detection.
Keyphrases
- hepatitis b virus
- liver failure
- healthcare
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- real time pcr
- primary care
- label free
- palliative care
- mental health
- physical activity
- hiv aids
- quality improvement
- social support
- clinical trial
- randomized controlled trial
- health information
- hepatitis c virus
- depressive symptoms
- hiv infected
- health insurance
- social media
- antiretroviral therapy