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

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

doi:10.1007/s10903-016-0526-8

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“…One point was given for each correct answer, with a maximum score of 11. This method of calculation has been similarly used and validated in prior studies 6,10,11. The knowledge scores were then stratified according to those who self-identified as Asian compared with those who did not.…”

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“…This method of calculation has been similarly used and validated in prior studies. 6,10,11 The knowledge scores were then stratified according to those who selfidentified as Asian compared with those who did not. Asian participants include those who marked 1 Asian ethnicity (by geographic definition to include South, Southeast, and East Asian), while non-Asian participants included those who self-identified as multiracial, Black, White, or other.…”

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“…The 34-question study instrument was modified from similar studies and included questions about demographics, health care access, and hepatitis B knowledge. 10,11 The survey questionnaire was available in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, the major languages spoken in the city. Survey participants were asked to self-report their demographic information, including age, gender, ethnicity, educational level, number of years living in the United States, birthplace, English proficiency, employment status, and income.…”

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Elucidating a Silent Illness: Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Asian Individuals in an Urban Center

Stahl

et al. 2022

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice

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Background: Despite comprising less than 6% of the US population, Asian individuals make up more than half of the approximately 1.6 million chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in the United States. The purpose of this investigation was to identify characteristics associated with HBV knowledge in this disproportionately affected population. Methods: A cross-sectional, multilingual survey study using convenience sampling was conducted in a Midwestern urban city to collect information on respondents' demographics, health care access, and HBV knowledge. Hepatitis B virus knowledge was categorized into epidemiology, natural history, transmission, and vaccination. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman correlation tests. Results: Of the 174 individuals who completed surveys, 139 (79.9%) were Asian. Characteristics of univariate analyses associated with higher knowledge scores included younger age (18-49 years), proficiency in reading English, college education, current employment status, physician using preferred language, last physician's visit in 2018 or prior, perceived lack of time to see a physician, use of emergency department, prior HBV vaccination, prior HBV testing, higher level of self-reported knowledge about HBV, and acquiring health information from the Internet, messaging applications, friends, and family (P < .05). In the multivariable analysis, shorter residency in the United States (0-10 years), current employment status, having heard of HBV, and confidence in their HBV knowledge were associated with higher knowledge scores. Conclusion: Knowledge deficits existed in our study population regarding HBV transmission, vaccination, and epidemiology, while knowledge was higher regarding HBV natural history. Education efforts should be designed to improve knowledge deficits about HBV for individuals with risk factors using culturally sensitive Internet and social media platforms.

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Elucidating a Silent Illness: Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Asian Individuals in an Urban Center

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“…Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) surveys were conducted by 14 trained bilingual interviewers. More detailed sampling information is published elsewhere (Chu et al, 2017).…”

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Preferences for Depression Help-Seeking Among Vietnamese American Adults

Kim-Mozeleski

Tsoh

Gildengorin

et al. 2017

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Culture impacts help-seeking preferences. We examined Vietnamese Americans' help-seeking preferences for depressive symptoms, through a telephone survey (N = 1666). A vignette describing an age- and gender-matched individual with depression was presented, and respondents chose from a list of options and provided open-ended responses about their help-seeking preferences. Results showed that 78.3% would seek professional help, either from a family doctor, a mental health provider, or both; 54.4% preferred to seek help from a family doctor but not from a mental health provider. Most (82.1%) would prefer to talk to family or friends, 62.2% would prefer to look up information, and 50.1% would prefer to get spiritual help. Logistic regression analysis revealed that preferences for non-professional help-seeking options (such as talking to friends or family, looking up information, and getting spiritual help), health care access, and perceived poor health, were associated with increased odds of preferring professional help-seeking. This population-based study of Vietnamese Americans highlight promising channels to deliver education about depression and effective help-seeking resources, particularly the importance of family doctors and social networks. Furthermore, addressing barriers in access to care remains a critical component of promoting professional help-seeking.

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“…The knowledge of HBV is high in families that are literate, and where there has been a previous experience of the infection. Knowledge of HBV is also high in families where members discuss with their friends about the infection (16). A report has shown that those who have HBV infection may not report or seek help if they have financial difficulty or are not on health insurance (17).…”

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Hepatitis B Infection: A Mixed Methods of Disclosure Pattern and Social Problems in the Nigerian Family

Adekanle

Komolafe

Olowookere

et al. 2019

Journal of Patient Experience

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Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has a high prevalence rate in Nigeria. Disclosure of infection status to close partner and the public attracts support for infected people. This study looks at disclosure and social challenges of infected persons. Methods: Mixed methods of patients’ administered questionnaire and an in-depth interview conducted on HBV-infected respondents in a hospital in Nigeria were used. The study recruited all participants who satisfied the inclusion criteria. Data were entered into SPSS version 20 and analyzed using simple and inferential statistics and content analysis for the in-depth interview. Results: A total of 205 participants completed the questionnaire study. Mean (standard deviation) age was 35.3 (±11.0) years. There were 121 married, 37 singles with noncohabiting partners and 47 singles without partners with disclosure rates being 96.7% versus 97.9% versus 89.2%, respectively. Singles disclosed infection more to their parents while married respondents disclosed infection more to their spouses. Singles had high rate of denial of sexual relationship (22.6%), emotional trauma (34.5%), broken relationships (11.4%), and surreptitious use of contraception for protection (67.6%). Married respondents had the highest rate of HBV vaccination of their family members (40.1%). Infection prevention and allaying fears of family members were their counseling needs. In-depth interview revealed that infected respondents usually expressed shock and depression at a positive test leading to fear and deception that put close associates at risk. Conclusion: Hepatitis B virus–infected respondents have high rate of disclosure. Family problems of these people can therefore be solved through public enlightenment and individual counseling.

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

Cited by 9 publications

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Elucidating a Silent Illness: Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Asian Individuals in an Urban Center

Elucidating a Silent Illness: Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Asian Individuals in an Urban Center

Preferences for Depression Help-Seeking Among Vietnamese American Adults

Hepatitis B Infection: A Mixed Methods of Disclosure Pattern and Social Problems in the Nigerian Family

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