Hepatitis B knowledge and vaccination levels in California Hmong youth: implications for liver cancer prevention strategies.
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en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-37849
ABSTRACT
Although chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the major risk factors for liver cancer, the level of knowledge about liver cancer risk factors and HBV transmission, as well as vaccination have not been assessed in this population. We interviewed Hmong youth living in Fresno, California about liver cancer risk factors. General knowledge of HBV was common, but knowledge of specific modes of transmission was low. For example, only 49% knew that HBV was transmitted by sexual intercourse. We also observed very low prevalence of HBV vaccination (12%), although a majority reported knowing that shots can prevent disease (68%). Liver cancer prevention and control methods targeted to Hmong youth are needed.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Etnicidad
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Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual
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China
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Virus de la Hepatitis B
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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California
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Factores de Riesgo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
America del Norte
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Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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