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 People with chronic infectious diseases such as hepatitis B can face stigma,
which can influence everyday life as well as willingness to engage with medical …

Background: Vaccination, screening, and linkage to care can reduce the burden of chronic
hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, recommendations vary among organizations …

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 …

The social stigma in patients with hepatitis B virus infection has caused several
complications for both the patients and the associated medical system. This study aimed at …

Destigmatization is a crucial step toward achieving societal equality. Media contribute both
to the stigmatization and destigmatization of various groups. Through a systematic literature …

Chinese immigrants in Australia are overrepresented among people with chronic hepatitis B
virus (PWCHB) but experience poor access to healthcare. Given the historical discriminatory …

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 …

Introduction Vaccination rates may be improved through culturally tailored messages, but
little is known about them among disaggregated Asian American subgroups. We assessed …