A mixed-methods evaluation of hepatitis B knowledge, attitudes, and practices among migrant women in Thailand

• Main Authors: M. Bierhoff (Author), A. H. Hashmi (Author), C. Pateekhum (Author), W. Jiraporncharoen (Author), W. Wiwattanacharoen (Author), MK Paw (Author), F. H. Nosten (Author), M. J. Rijken (Author), M. Van Vugt (Author), R. McGready (Author), C. Angkurawaranon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally 90 % of transmission of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is from mother-to child and occurs predominantly in resource limited countries where the prevalence of HBV is high. Transmission could be interrupted by timely vaccinations but coverage remains problematic in these areas. L...