Common concerns, barriers to care, and the lived experience of individuals with hepatitis B: a qualitative study

Common concerns, barriers to care, and the lived experience of individuals with hepatitis B: a qualitative study

Abstract Background An estimated between 257 and 292 million people live with chronic HBV globally. While much is known about the causes, and epidemiology of HBV, little is understood about the quality of life and impact of HBV on those living with the infection. Methods A random sample of HBV-relat...

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Main Authors: Catherine Freeland, Sean Farrell, Priyanka Kumar, Maureen Kamischke, Michaela Jackson, Sierra Bodor, Timothy M. Block, Rosemary Frasso, Chari Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Viral hepatitis
Patient outcomes
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Patient experience
Stigma
Discrimination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11093-0

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