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Debunking the myth: low knowledge levels of HBV infection among Asian American college students

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2015-01, Vol.2 (1), p.8-16 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright: © 2016 Ann & Joshua Medical Publishing Co. Ltd 2015 ;ISSN: 2347-5625 ;EISSN: 2349-6673 ;DOI: 10.4103/2347-5625.152399 ;PMID: 27981087

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  • Title:
    Debunking the myth: low knowledge levels of HBV infection among Asian American college students
  • Author: Kim, Min-Jin ; Lee, Haeok ; Kiang, Peter ; Watanabe, Paul ; Torres, Maria I. ; Halon, Patricia ; Shi, Ling ; Church, Daniel R.
  • Subjects: Asian American subgroups ; college student ; HBV ; knowledge ; liver cancer ; Original
  • Is Part Of: Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2015-01, Vol.2 (1), p.8-16
  • Description: Objective: To examine the hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related knowledge among Asian American college students and to determine whether there are significant differences in the level of HBV knowledge among Asian American subgroups. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was self-administered to assess a sample of 258 Asian American students′ knowledge about HBV at the campus of the research site. Results: Knowledge regarding transmission and consequences of HBV infection was poor. Of a possible knowledge score of 14, the median number of correct answers was eight. There were no significant differences between the subgroups of Asian American college students in total knowledge of HBV infection. Conclusion: The findings of this study point to the fact that the lack of knowledge and awareness is not limited to community settings only but also includes higher education environment. This finding brings to the forefront the importance of HBV education for Asian American college students.
  • Publisher: India: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 2347-5625
    EISSN: 2349-6673
    DOI: 10.4103/2347-5625.152399
    PMID: 27981087
  • Source: PubMed Central (Open access)
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