Screening and Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Survey of San Francisco Health Care Providers

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Investigator: Mandana Khalili, MD
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

Location(s): United States

Description

Background

Physician patterns of screening for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among Asian Americans are not well described.

Aims

To describe HBV and HCC screening practices among providers with large Asian American populations.

Methods

Providers within San Francisco’s safety net system were surveyed with respect to HBV and HCC screening practices as well as knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to HCC screening.