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Alternative Title:
J Health Dispar Res Pract
Personal Author:
Greene, Kevin M. ; Duffus, Wayne A. ; Xing, Jian ; King, Hope
Greene, Kevin M. ; Duffus, Wayne A. ; Xing, Jian ; King, Hope Less -
Description:
Objectives

To describe how select Social Determinants of Health (SDH) are associated with the burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among foreign-born persons residing in the United States.

Methods

Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) 2010 Risk Factor Survey data to investigate the independent relationship between SDH and HBV testing and access to care.

Results

HBV infected persons with insurance were more likely to see a physician than those without. Respondents worried about money to pay rent or mortgage were more likely to report HBV infection than individuals who reported they never worry. Compared to English speakers, Spanish-speakers were less likely to report HBV infection, Vietnamese-speakers were more likely to see a physician for HBV infection, and Khmer-speakers were less likely to be tested.

Conclusions

Health insurance coverage, worries about paying rent, and language of interview all differentially affect HBV testing and linkages to care among foreign–born persons. Multi-sectorial stakeholder collaborative efforts should integrate resources to provide culturally sensitive health promotion campaigns which may improve HBV related outcomes.


Subjects:
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Emigrants And Immigrants Hepatitis B
Source:
J Health Dispar Res Pract. 10(2):1-20.
Pubmed ID:
28989816
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5628507
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
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urn:sha256:40441746f4275b8d3f38a1d7e88ef287e4f30ab9f0d849d4a02dcad55d6a7a91
Download URL:
https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/49628/cdc_49628_DS1.pdf
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