Increasing Hepatitis B Screening Among Korean Church Attendees

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to design an intervention to increase hepatitis B (HBV) screening among Korean Americans. The investigators will design a culturally specific intervention (educational sessions) and test the effect of the intervention on 1200 Korean Americans. All subjects will be interviewed before the intervention/control sessions and 6 months after the sessions to assess HBV screening levels in the two groups. Self-reported HBV screening will be verified by a review of subjects' medical records. The primary study hypothesis is that the intervention group will have a higher rate of HBV serologic testing at follow-up compared to the control group.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this study is to design an intervention to increase hepatitis B (HBV) screening among Korean Americans. The investigators will design a culturally specific intervention; an educational small group discussion led by a trained Korean leader. The effect of the intervention will be tested on 1200 Korean Americans. Subjects will be recruited at Korean churches and invited to join a one-hour discussion of health issues with other members of their church. One half of the subjects will participate in the intervention group. These subjects will discuss HBV and will receive resources related to HBV and where to obtain screening. The other half of the subjects will participate in the control group. These subjects will discuss nutrition and physical activity and will receive resources related to these topics, but not related to HBV and where to obtain screening. All subjects will be interviewed before the sessions and 6 months after the sessions to assess HBV screening levels in the two groups. Self-reported HBV screening will be verified by a review of subjects' medical records. The primary study hypothesis is that the intervention group will have a higher rate of HBV serologic testing at follow-up compared to the control group. Secondary hypotheses are: The intervention group will have a higher level of knowledge of hepatitis B and liver cancer at follow-up compared to the control group. The effect of the intervention on hepatitis B serologic testing will be mediated by knowledge of hepatitis B and liver cancer.

Official Title
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Increasing Hepatitis B Screening Among Korean Church Attendees (Component Project) Program Project Title: Liver Cancer Control Interventions for Asian Americans

Conditions
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Hepatitis B

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Educational Small Group Session


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Korean ancestry Have not previously received HBV screening or do not know the results of previous HBV screening test No history of liver cancer or liver disease Current resident of the Los Angeles area Exclusion Criteria: Younger than 18 years of age or Older than 64 years of age Not of Korean ancestry Previously screened for HBV History of liver disease or liver cancer Not a current resident of the Los Angeles area

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 64 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Screening
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: 1<br>Educational small group session with HBV screening resources provided | Behavioral: Educational Small Group Session<br>* 1 hour small group health-related discussion<br>|
| Sham Comparator: 2<br>Educational small group discussion, diet/physical activity resources provided | Behavioral: Educational Small Group Session<br>* 1 hour small group health-related discussion<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obtaining HBV Screening Test |  | 6 months post-intervention | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding HBV Screening |  | 6 months post-intervention | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Hepatitis B Screening, Korean Americans