Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is one of the most widespread liver diseases in the world. It is
currently incurable and can lead to liver cirrhosis and cancer. The considerable impacts on …

Background: Stigma, poverty, and lack of knowledge present barriers to the diagnosis and
treatment of chronic infection, especially in resource-limited settings. Chronic Hepatitis B …

Background Social media recruitment for clinical studies holds the promise of being a cost-
effective way of attracting traditionally marginalized populations and promoting patient …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health concern
globally with higher prevalence in Middle Eastern countries. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE …

Objective This study explored beliefs contributing to Hepatitis B stigma, and the ways in
which Hepatitis B stigma manifests, from the perspectives of people with chronic Hepatitis B …

Background People with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) commonly experience social and self-
stigma. This study sought to understand the impacts of CHB-related stigma and a functional …

Objectives To assess chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients' knowledge about hepatitis B and
their experience of discrimination with regard to study, work, and daily life. Methods We …

Hepatitis is a complex and chronic liver disorder. Due to the nature of the disease, these
patients experience various levels of social isolation, anxiety, and depression. Therefore …

Viral hepatitis is a significant global health burden. Hepatitis B and C specifically pose public
health challenges given the development of chronic infections. Together, hepatitis B and C …

Background People with a condition subject to stigmatisation, such as chronic hepatitis B,
face the dilemma of whether or not to disclose their status. In Ghana, 12.3% of the adult …