Closing the Gap in Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Knowledge and Awareness in High-Risk US Communities

Presenter Information

Thomas Chen, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Beatrice Zovich, MPH, Hepatitis B Foundation
Suzanne Block, RN, BSN, Drexel University
Kate Moraras, MPH, Hepatitis B Foundation
Chari Cohen, DrPH, MPH, Hepatitis B Foundation

Start Date

5-2022 12:00 AM

Description

Long-Term Goal:

To eliminate hepatitis B and liver cancer screening and care barriers and improve health outcomes, especially in high-risk US communities

Project Aims:

• Assess current knowledge of Hepatitis B and its association with liver cancer within high-risk US communities.
• Uncover any myths and misperceptions about Hepatitis B and / or liver cancer that may be targetable for future educational campaigns.
• Identify any ethnicity-specific myths and misperceptions about Hepatitis B and/or liver cancer.

Keywords

Hepatitis B, HBV, Disparities

Comments

Presented at the 2022 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference