Chronic Viral Hepatitis Screening Inequities Across Florida Federally Qualified Health Centers
For an underserved population context, screening rates were above average, with higher prevalence among historically disadvantaged populations. However, rates remained suboptimal, particularly among NH-Whites, who account for the largest number of HCV-related liver cancers, often linked to injection drug use. Increasing screening, especially among NH-Whites and English-speaking Hispanics for HCV, is crucial for early diagnosis, treatment, and reducing severe liver disease risk, including cirrhosis and HCC.
Authors
- Daniel Parras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2677-4245)
- Patricia D. Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4189-6731)
- Paulo S. Pinheiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8502-835X)
- Katherine Chung‐Bridges (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4713-2492)
- Hannah M. Cranford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9502-2864)
- Edelise Endemano
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- University of Miami Health System (US)
- Health Choice Network (US)
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-025-02363-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Florida Department of State