Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Within the Chinese Community Residing in Milan
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 1,000
- 主要终点
- Detection rate of HBV and/or HCV infections
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this observational study is to assess the effectiveness of targeted screening for Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infections in adults aged 18 to 50 from the Chinese community residing in Milan.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does community-based, culturally sensitive screening increase the detection of undiagnosed HBV and HCV infections in this high-risk population?
- What is the level of adherence, satisfaction and awareness regarding rapid testing methods in this community?
Participants will:
- Receive pre-test counseling in Italian or Chinese with the help of an interpreter
- Complete a brief, anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV/HCV
- Undergo capillary rapid testing for HBV and/or HCV
- Receive test results during the same visit
- Complete a short post-test satisfaction questionnaire
The study will be conducted in public spaces within Milan's Chinatown, during monthly sessions, until 1,000 participants are enrolled. Each session will last approximately 30-60 minutes per participant.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 50 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Adults aged 18 to 50 years
- •Self-identified as part of the Chinese community residing in Milan
- •Willing and able to provide informed consent
- •Willing to undergo HBV and/or HCV rapid screening (capillary blood test)
- •Able to complete an anonymous questionnaire on demographics, risk factors and awareness of HBV and HCV infections
- •Able to communicate in Italian or Chinese (with interpreter assistance, if needed)
排除标准
- •Age under 18 or over 50 years
- •Not from the Chinese community or not residing in Milan
- •Unable to provide informed consent
- •Currently undergoing treatment for HBV or HCV, or with previously confirmed diagnosis of HBV or HCV
- •Severe mental or physical illness impairing participation or understanding of consent
- •Unable to respond to the questionnaire, even with interpreter assistance
- •Pregnant women
结局指标
主要结局
Detection rate of HBV and/or HCV infections
时间窗: Day 1 (during the screening session)
Proportion of participants from the Chinese community residing in Milan who test positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and/or anti-HCV antibodies using capillary rapid tests during the screening session
次要结局
- Adherence to rapid HBV/HCV testing(Day 1)
- Demographic profile and risk factors of screened individuals(Day 1)
- Acceptability of rapid testing methods(Day 1)
- Awareness of HBV and HCV infections(Day 1)
研究者
Federica Invernizzi
Doctor
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele