Publications by authors named "Tayla Coles"
Aust N Z J Public Health
June 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the prevalence trends of hepatitis B markers among Indigenous and non-Indigenous prison entrants from 2004 to 2013, highlighting significant differences in infection rates.
- Indigenous entrants showed higher rates of hepatitis B core antibody positivity initially, but the prevalence among them declined significantly by 2013, equalizing with non-Indigenous entrants.
- The research identifies unique risk factors for HBV among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, emphasizing the need for tailored public health initiatives addressing these differences.
