Hepatitis B and pregnancy: understanding the experiences of care among pregnant women and recent mothers in metropolitan Melbourne

• Main Authors: Marvad Ahad (Author), Jack Wallace (Author), Yinzong Xiao (Author), Caroline van Gemert (Author), Gabrielle Bennett (Author), Jonathan Darby (Author), Paul Desmond (Author), Samuel Hall (Author), Jacinta Holmes (Author), Tim Papaluca (Author), Susanne Glasgow (Author), Alexander Thompson (Author), Margaret Hellard (Author), Joseph Doyle (Author), Jessica Howell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Pregnant women are a priority group for hepatitis B testing. Guideline-based care during antenatal and post-partum periods aims to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus and lower the risk of liver complications in mothers. This qualitative study explored knowl...