Hepatitis B virus testing and linkage to care in a Canadian urban tertiary referral centre: a retrospective cohort study
KCK Lau, AA Shaheen, AA Aspinall… - … Open Access Journal, 2017 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Despite universal vaccination, chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains
a public health concern in North America owing to immigration. We aimed to characterize …
a public health concern in North America owing to immigration. We aimed to characterize …
Testing and linking foreign-born people with chronic hepatitis B virus infection to care at nine US programs, 2012–2014
AM Harris, BT Schoenbachler, G Ramirez… - Public Health …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection continues to be a public health threat in the
United States. As many as 2.2 million people are infected, approximately 70% of whom are …
United States. As many as 2.2 million people are infected, approximately 70% of whom are …
[HTML][HTML] The role of primary health care in hepatitis B testing and management: a case study
JA Richmond, J Sasadeusz… - Journal of community …, 2018 - Springer
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 …
high prevalence regions including Africa and Asia. Best practice guidelines identify who to …
A novel collaborative community-based hepatitis B screening and linkage to care program for African immigrants
H Shankar, D Blanas, K Bichoupan… - Clinical Infectious …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background. Sub-Saharan African nations have among the highest rates of chronic
hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection worldwide, but little is known about HBV infection in African …
hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection worldwide, but little is known about HBV infection in African …
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C prevalence and treatment referral among Asian Americans undergoing community-based hepatitis screening
JP Hwang, M Mohseni, BJ Gor… - … journal of public …, 2010 - ajph.aphapublications.org
Objectives. We sought to identify cross-sectional hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HCV
prevalence among Asian Americans at a community health fair and to assess referral rates …
prevalence among Asian Americans at a community health fair and to assess referral rates …
[HTML][HTML] Current state of and needs for hepatitis B screening: results of a large screening study in a low-prevalent, metropolitan region
Background In low hepatitis B virus (HBV)-prevalent countries, most HBV-infected persons
are unaware of their status. We aimed to evaluate whether (i) previous HBV-testing,(ii) …
are unaware of their status. We aimed to evaluate whether (i) previous HBV-testing,(ii) …
[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus infection in general practice across England: An analysis of the Royal College of General Practitioners Research and Surveillance Centre …
Objectives We analyzed hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening and seropositivity
within a network of 419 general practices representative of all regions of England. Methods …
within a network of 419 general practices representative of all regions of England. Methods …
[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening, linkage and retention-in-care in inclusion health populations: Evaluation of an outreach screening programme in London
E Martyn, S O'Regan, P Harris, M Leonard, M Veitch… - Journal of Infection, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives We evaluated a hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening programme, delivered by a
specialist pan-London multidisciplinary outreach team, to understand population …
specialist pan-London multidisciplinary outreach team, to understand population …
Community‐based hepatitis B screening programs in the United States in 2008
DB Rein, SB Lesesne, PJ Leese… - Journal of Viral …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends hepatitis B surface
antigen (HBsAg) testing to identify hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for foreign‐born persons …
antigen (HBsAg) testing to identify hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for foreign‐born persons …
[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B: report of prevalence and access to healthcare among Chinese residents in Sheffield UK
AB Vedio, H Ellam, F Rayner, B Stone… - Journal of infection and …, 2013 - Elsevier
Overall prevalence of hepatitis B (HBV) in the UK is low. However, among migrants from
endemic areas, prevalence has been shown to be high. Furthermore, timely diagnosis …
endemic areas, prevalence has been shown to be high. Furthermore, timely diagnosis …