Hepatitis B among Pacific Islanders in Southern California: how is health information associated with screening and vaccination?
We measured Hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission knowledge and self-reported screening/testing behavior among Pacific Islanders (Guamanians/Chamorros, Samoans, and Tongans) in Southern California. We also examined access and trust by Pacific Islanders of varying health information sources. We administered and analyzed survey data (N = 297), using a convenience sample in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties in spring 2009. We found that while Pacific Islander respondents reported that they receive health information from physicians, and largely trust this source, information from and trust in physicians were not statistically significant in explaining whether respondents sought HBV screening or vaccination.
Takahashi
Lois M
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Department of Urban Planning, UCLA, Box 951656, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656, USA. takahash@ucla.edu
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Anna J
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Sablan-Santos
Lola
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Quitugua
Lourdes Flores
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Aromin
Jay
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Lepule
Jonathan
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Maguadog
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Perez
Rose
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002140:California; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008875:Middle Aged; D044468:Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D035502:Trust; D014611:Vaccination / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines