Publications by authors named "Alexandre Ly van Manh"
Article Synopsis
- New York City has higher cancer screening rates compared to the national average, yet immigrant populations face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.
- A study conducted through the Hepatitis Outreach Network surveyed nearly 1,300 participants and found that age and English language proficiency directly impacted cancer screening access among immigrants.
- Screening rates were notably lower among African-born (54%), Asian-born (23.9%), and US-born (22%) individuals, highlighting the need for targeted health education programs to improve access and understanding of cancer screening in these communities.
Of 900 West African-born immigrants living in New York City who were tested for hepatitis B virus (HBV), over 9% were found to have the infection (Shankar H et al. Clin Infectious Dis 62(S4):S289-s297, 2016). Community targeted group education programs (EP) have been shown to improve immigrant population's health (Bailey E et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssessing Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Immigrant Communities in New York City.
J Immigr Minor Health
April 2018
The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) among New York City immigrants. Data were obtained from cohort of 2385 persons at-risk for HBV, who completed a knowledge assessment survey during HBV screening events in 2010-2013. HBV knowledge scores were very low among the tested population, with the majority answering every question incorrectly.
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