MDACC Study Summary 2004-0928

Study Summary
No. 2004-0928:.......Other Studies......Jessica P. Hwang......General Internal Medicine/Ambulatory Treatment & Emergency Care

Study Summary Title



Study Summary Number:	2004-0928

Study Title:	Hepatitis B Knowledge and Attitudes in the Houston Asian American Community: A Qualitative Study

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Name:	Jessica P. Hwang	Patients Call:	800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)

Dept:	General Internal Medicine/Ambulatory Treatment & Emergency Care	Referring MD Call:	800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)

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General Information



Disease Group:	Other Studies	Supported By:	N/A

Phase of Study:	N/A	Return Visit:	N/A

Treatment Agents:	None	Home Care:	N/A

Treatment Loc:	Only at MDACC

Estimated Length of Stay in Houston:	N/A


Description/ Intervention:	The goal of this behavioral research study is to find out Asian Americans' opinions about hepatitis B.

Study Objectives / Outcomes

1. To describe the baseline knowledge of HBV and HCC in the Houston Asian
American lay community and the medical community that cares for them

2. To evaluate the appropriateness of existing HBV and HCC educational materials

3. To identify appropriate HBV educational outreach methods for the Asian American community

4. To describe HBV and HCC practice patterns in the medical community

Study Status Information



Study Activation / Registration Date:	11/09/2005

IRB Review and Approval Date:	10/27/2005

Study Type:	Not Applicable

Recruitment Status:	Closed

Projected Accrual:	N/A

Enrollment Eligibility

If you do not meet the enrollment eligibility, there may be other treatment options for you. Please Contact the Referral Office for more information.

Inclusion Criteria:

1) Lay community focus groups. Any self-identified adult member of the Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean communities in Houston.

2) Medical community focus groups. Any physician or nurse who provides medical care for members of the Houston Vietnamese, Chinese, or Korean communities. Medical providers will be recruited from, but not limited to, the following disciplines: Internal Medicine, Family/General Practice, Gastrointestinal Medicine, Hepatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Alternative/Eastern medicine.

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Age less than 18

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