Barriers faced by migrants in accessing healthcare for viral hepatitis infection

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The morbidity and mortality of hepatitis B virus- and hepatitis C virus-related complications are disproportionately higher in the culturally and linguistically diverse population (CALD) when compared with Australian-born individuals. AIM: This project aims to elucidate the barriers faced by the CALD population in accessing viral hepatitis management.

Authors

Guirgis M; Nusair F; Bu YM; Yan K; Zekry AT

Journal

Internal Medicine Journal, Vol. 42, No. 5, pp. 491–496

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

May 2012

DOI

10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02647.x

ISSN

1444-0903

Associated Experts

Mina Guirgis

Assistant Clinical Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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