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06.02.2018 | Original Paper

A Systematic Comparison of African American and Non-African American Patients on Psychosocial Aspects of Hepatitis C Infection

verfasst von: Omar T. Sims, Barry A. Hong, Shaonin Ji, David E. Pollio, Carol S. North

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare African American and non-African American hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients on self-reported symptoms of HCV liver disease and psychosocial characteristics commonly affected by it in a sample of 309 patients enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. African Americans (n = 196) rated a higher reliance on religion/spirituality for coping with HCV compared to non-African Americans. This study’s findings are a basis for encouragement of public health efforts and programs to seek partnerships with African American faith and religious communities to identify and treat undiagnosed cases of HCV and promote HCV awareness.

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Titel: A Systematic Comparison of African American and Non-African American Patients on Psychosocial Aspects of Hepatitis C Infection
verfasst von: Omar T. Sims
Barry A. Hong
Shaonin Ji
David E. Pollio
Carol S. North
Publikationsdatum: 06.02.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0565-7

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