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Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 4/2017

01-08-2017 | Original Paper

Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Vietnamese Americans: A Population-Based Survey

Authors: Janet N. Chu, Phuoc V. Le, Chris J. Kennedy, Stephen J. McPhee, Ching Wong, Susan L. Stewart, Tung T. Nguyen

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

Vietnamese Americans have high rates of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection but low rates of knowledge and screening. A population-based survey conducted in 2011 of Vietnamese Americans in two geographic areas (n = 1666) was analyzed. The outcome variables were having heard of HBV and a score summarizing knowledge of HBV transmission. Most respondents (86.0%) had heard of HBV. Correct knowledge of transmission ranged from 59.5% for sex, 68.1% for sharing toothbrushes, 78.6% for during birth, and 85.0% for sharing needles. In multivariable analyses, factors associated with having heard of HBV and higher knowledge included Northern California residence, longer U.S. residence, higher education, family history of HBV, and discussing HBV with family/friends. Higher income was associated with having heard of HBV. English fluency and being U.S.-born were associated with higher knowledge. Interventions to increase knowledge of HBV transmission are needed to decrease this health disparity among Vietnamese Americans.
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Metadata
Title
Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Vietnamese Americans: A Population-Based Survey
Authors
Janet N. Chu
Phuoc V. Le
Chris J. Kennedy
Stephen J. McPhee
Ching Wong
Susan L. Stewart
Tung T. Nguyen
Publication date
01-08-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-016-0526-8

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