Background: Stigma, poverty, and lack of knowledge present barriers to the diagnosis and
treatment of chronic infection, especially in resource-limited settings. Chronic Hepatitis B …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health concern
globally with higher prevalence in Middle Eastern countries. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE …

Objective This study explored beliefs contributing to Hepatitis B stigma, and the ways in
which Hepatitis B stigma manifests, from the perspectives of people with chronic Hepatitis B …

Objectives To assess chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients' knowledge about hepatitis B and
their experience of discrimination with regard to study, work, and daily life. Methods We …

Background Stigma is a complex social phenomenon that leads to marginalization and
influences the course of illness. In the context of hepatitis C virus (HCV), stigma is a well …

HIV‐related stigma causes multifaceted problems for people with lived experiences. Stigma
leads to feelings of shame and disgrace, and marginalizes persons living with HIV and their …

Aim The aim of this study was to explain the perception of patients with chronic hepatitis B
regarding problems in the Iranian society. Design Descriptive qualitative research. Methods …

Background People with a condition subject to stigmatisation, such as chronic hepatitis B,
face the dilemma of whether or not to disclose their status. In Ghana, 12.3% of the adult …

Objective This study explored the experiences of people with hepatitis B in the Accra
metropolis. Design The study employed qualitative exploratory descriptive design with …

Background Hepatitis B is one of the most common viral (HBV) infections that affect the liver.
Infection with the virus may result in varying severity of liver disease which may be acute or …