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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:
Participants will:
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.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Detection rate of HBV and/or HCV infections | 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 | Day 1 (during the screening session) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to rapid HBV/HCV testing | Proportion of participants who complete the full screening process, including pre-test counseling, informed consent, questionnaire and rapid testing | Day 1 |
| Acceptability of rapid testing methods |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults aged 18 to 50 years who self-identify as part of the Chinese community residing in Milan. Participants must be able to provide informed consent, complete a short questionnaire and undergo rapid testing for HBV and/or HCV. Both males and females are eligible. The study aims to reach individuals who may face cultural, linguistic or systemic barriers to healthcare access.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006509 | Hepatitis B |
| D006526 | Hepatitis C |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000086982 | Blood-Borne Infections |
| D003141 | Communicable Diseases |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D018347 | Hepadnaviridae Infections |
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Participant satisfaction and perceived acceptability of the capillary rapid testing process, measured through a standardized post-test questionnaire
| Day 1 |
| Demographic profile and risk factors of screened individuals | Distribution of age, sex and self-reported risk factors among participants who undergo screening | Day 1 |
| Awareness of HBV and HCV infections | Proportion of participants who report prior awareness or knowledge of HBV and/or HCV infections in the pre-test questionnaire | Day 1 |
| D004266 |
| DNA Virus Infections |
| D014777 | Virus Diseases |
| D006525 | Hepatitis, Viral, Human |
| D006505 | Hepatitis |
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D018178 | Flaviviridae Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |