Eradication of hepatitis B: a nationwide community coalition approach to improving vaccination, screening, and linkage to care

J Community Health. 2013 Oct;38(5):799-804. doi: 10.1007/s10900-013-9699-4.

Abstract

Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant public health concern in the US, disproportionately affecting Americans of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent, despite the availability of a simple blood test, approved treatments, and an effective vaccine. Hep B United, a national campaign to support and leverage the success of community-based HBV coalitions, convened a partner summit in 2012 to develop a strategic response to the HHS Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. The resulting community action plan focuses on advancing three areas of the HHS plan: educating providers and communities to reduce health disparities; improving testing and linkage to care to prevent HBV-related liver disease and cancer; and eliminating perinatal HBV transmission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Asian
  • Community Participation*
  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration
  • Cultural Competency
  • Disease Eradication / organization & administration*
  • Health Education / organization & administration*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Status Disparities
  • Hepatitis B / diagnosis*
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
  • Hepatitis B / therapy
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs / organization & administration
  • Mass Screening / organization & administration
  • Risk Factors
  • United States
  • United States Dept. of Health and Human Services

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Vaccines