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Barriers to the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the Community of Southwestern China: A Qualitative Research

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  • Tingting Li

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Shu Su

    (School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia)

  • Yong Zhao

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Runze Deng

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Mingyue Fan

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Ruoxi Wang

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Manoj Sharma

    (Department of Behavioral and Environmental Health, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39213, USA; Health for All, Omaha, NE 68124, USA; Health Sciences, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA)

  • Huan Zeng

    (School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    Research Center for Medicine and Social Development, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
    The Innovation Center for Social Risk Governance in Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

Abstract

Objective viral hepatitis is a big challenge in China. However, few studies have focused on mapping the difficulties from a broader view. This study aimed to identify the barriers to the prevention and control of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in communities from the perspectives of hepatitis patients, residents, and healthcare providers. A total of 26 participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected by in-depth face-to-face interviews from September 2015 to May 2016 in two communities from Chongqing and Chengdu, China. A thematic framework was applied to analyze the qualitative data from the interviews. The critical factors of barriers to hepatitis prevention and control in the districts included poor cognition of residents regarding hepatitis B and hepatitis C, severe stigma in society, inadequate health education, and the provision of unsatisfactory medical services. Strengthening health education and improving services for treating patients with hepatitis are suggested to make further progress. A substantial gap remains between the need and currently available services for hepatitis patients and residents. Delivering quality prevention and control health services, improving health education, and reducing stigma in society are recommended to improve the prevention and control program for hepatitis B and C in communities.

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  • Tingting Li & Shu Su & Yong Zhao & Runze Deng & Mingyue Fan & Ruoxi Wang & Manoj Sharma & Huan Zeng, 2019. "Barriers to the Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in the Community of Southwestern China: A Qualitative Research," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:2:p:231-:d:197806
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    1. Bin Zhu & Jinlin Liu & Yang Fu & Bo Zhang & Ying Mao, 2018. "Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology of Viral Hepatitis in China (2003–2015): Implications for Prevention and Control Policies," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-17, April.
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