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.