Community-based prevention of hepatitis-B-related liver cancer: Australian insights

Effect of health education intervention on hepatocellular carcinoma risk factor prevention in Menoufia governorate, Egypt

“…This was also in agreement with Robotin [15] who studied the effect of community intervention for prevention of liver cancer in Australia which found that study participants have poor knowledge about HCC preintervention, that health education intervention was effective in increasing their knowledge about HCC, and NS non-significant, LR likelihood ratio that it is a step in the way of decreasing HCC incidence by increasing awareness about its risk factors such as hepatitis B. Our study finding was also in agreement with Juon [16] who studied the effect of health education about HCC among Asian Americans in Baltimore and found that health education was effective in raising awareness about HCC and recommend integrating health education intervention as a basic part of a comprehensive program to increase knowledge and change social norms and beliefs to promote safer practices for prevention of HCC risk factors.…”

Mapping progress in chronic hepatitis B: geographic variation in prevalence, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment, 2013–15

“…Continued monitoring of treatment uptake will be crucial to assess the impact of regulatory changes to allow community‐based prescribing and dispensing. South Western Sydney has previously been the focus of an extensive program involving provider and community education and engagement, 31 and the high treatment access demonstrated supports the expansion of these types of initiatives.…”

Community-based hepatitis B screening: what works?

“… COM Juon [ 36 ] Hepatitis B initiative-DC Targeting Asian American adults in Baltimore–Washington DC to prevent HCC 2003–2006 Piloted a faith-based HBV program with Korean church Culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach materials Developed social support networks Provided HBV education Screening and vaccination events Offered technical assistance for other campaigns 1,775 people tested, 61 % susceptible (79 % completed 3-shot vaccine series), 2 % HBsAg +ve Culturally tailored booklets on HBV Integrating traditional beliefs in educational programs key factor for success Program extended to nine Korean and Chinese churches and via pastors’ conference H OPM Tipper and Penman [ 54 ] Robotin et al. [ 53 ] B Positive Targeting Chinese- and Vietnamese-born Australians in SW Sydney 2007 Cancer Council NSW Partnership with local Division of General Practice, specialists, RACGP, community leaders, and associations CHB screening and F/U at GP surgeries GP education CHB screening and F/U protocol Community awareness and education via ethnic media and events Economic modeling Disease registry CHB screening and treatment found to be cost effective Poor initial results prompted extensive community and provider consultation 1,200 people enrolled in registry; community engagement key factor L initially CCM Chang et al [ 38 ] Three for Life Targeted foreign-born Chinese Americans in the Richmond District of San Francisco 2004–2005 Asian Liver Center and SF Department of Public Health Testing and vaccination at SF Richmond District YMCA Free HBV testing Screening and subsidized vaccination Education using bilingual brochures 1,106 people tested; 9 % were HBsAg +ve, 53 % susceptible (85 % completed vaccination) Program replicated in LA, San Diego, Arizona, Hawaii ? OPM Rein et al.…”