Summary Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is highly endemic (7–8%
prevalence) in rural China, causing high mortality and societal burden. Data from men of …

Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a top health priority worldwide and a
devastating cause of morbidity and mortality accounting for more than 600,000 deaths in …

Background China has the highest prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
worldwide. Universal HBV screening might enable China to reach the WHO 2030 target of …

Background While vaccines not covered by China's Expanded Program on Immunization
can be received voluntarily with out-of-pocket payment, the uptake of self-paid vaccines in …

Background The public acceptance and implementation of vaccination programs is essential
to prevent infectious diseases. However, vaccine adverse events may cause public panic …

Chronic infections such as Helicobacter pylori (Hp), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus
(HCV), and Human papillomavirus (HPV) are a major cause of gastric, liver, and HPV …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a challenging public-health issue in China. Hepatitis B
carriers and patients suffer not only physically but also experience strong discrimination and …

Background The impact of influenza in children under 5 can be severe and fatal. However,
the influenza vaccination uptake in China remains suboptimal. The objectives of this study …

Understanding behavioral factors differences in the preferences for vaccinations can
improve predictions of vaccine uptake rates and identify effective policy interventions to …

Background Vaccination is an effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Most studies
analysed people's vaccine decisions, but few studies have analysed the effects of …