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01-10-2013 | Commentary

Eradication of Hepatitis B: A Nationwide Community Coalition Approach to Improving Vaccination, Screening, and Linkage to Care

Authors: Chari Cohen, Jeffrey Caballero, Melinda Martin, Isha Weerasinghe, Michelle Ninde, Joan Block

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 5/2013

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.

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Title: Eradication of Hepatitis B: A Nationwide Community Coalition Approach to Improving Vaccination, Screening, and Linkage to Care
Authors: Chari Cohen
Jeffrey Caballero
Melinda Martin
Isha Weerasinghe
Michelle Ninde
Joan Block
Publication date: 01-10-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Community Health / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-013-9699-4

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