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First received: November 16, 2022

Clinical Trial: Optimizing HBV Care Cascade Among Foreign-Born in the United States (FOCUS-HBV Study)

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv)

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Optimizing HBV Care Cascade Among Foreign-Born in the United States (FOCUS-HBV Study)

Brief Summary: Background:People who were born outside of the country are the largest group of adults infected with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the US.HBV affects the liver.If not treated, HBV infection can lead to serious liver disease, including cancer.One recent study showed that only 35% of foreign-born US adults were aware of their HBV infections.Foreign-born US adults may also have trouble getting proper care after they are diagnosed with HBV.In one small survey, language, cultural, and financial barriers were cited…

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