More than a virus: a qualitative study of the social implications of hepatitis B infection in China

More than a virus: a qualitative study of the social implications of hepatitis B infection in China

Abstract Background China has the largest absolute number of people living with hepatitis B with up to 300,000 people estimated to die each year from hepatitis B related diseases. Despite advances in immunisation, clinical management, and health policy, there is still a lack of accessible and afford...

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Main Authors: J. Wallace, M. Pitts, C. Liu, V. Lin, B. Hajarizadeh, J. Richmond, S. Locarnini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
China
Hepatitis B
Social impact
Stigma
Health care access
Qualitative study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12939-017-0637-4

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