Here are the answers to the 6 question survey about Hepatitis B knowledge.
Keep in mind that even though you may have surveyed a person, it is very important to go over the answers and explain the reasons for the answers to the surveyee as this will help them better understand Hepatitis B and they will then be more powerful in their quest for knowledge and be better able to spread Hepatitis B knowledge exponentially. =]
Also, if you are having your chapter do this, make sure that your members are familiar with the survey and the answers.
Outreach Survey Answers
1. What is the most common cause of liver cancer worldwide?
Answer: D. Chronic hepatitis B
60-80% of all liver cancer cases are caused by HBV infection. Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver and can lead to premature death caused by liver cancer or liver failure.
2. About how many Asian and Pacific Islander individuals are living with chronic Hepatitis B?
Answer: A. 1 in 10 people
1 out of 10 Vietnamese individuals are chronically infected with hepatitis B compared to the 1 out of 1000 white Americans. There is no clear answer to the origins of why HBV is so common in Asia, but its lack of symptoms, silent transmission and lack of awareness contribute to it being passed from generation to generation, which is why it is so important to get screened and protected with vaccination!
3. How can you get hepatitis B?
Answer: D. All of the above: A,B,C. from infected mother to child at birth, contact with open wounds, and unprotected sex.
HBV is transmitted in modes through BBS: birth, blood and unprotected sex. Emphasize that for Asians it is transmitted primarily from mother to child at birth when their bloods mix. Also mention that hep B is not transmitted through casual contact such as sharing utensils, shaking hands, kissing- this is a very common misconception.
4. If you look and feel perfectly healthy, could you have chronic hepatitis B?
Answer: A. YES
Hepatitis B is a silent killer, many who are infected show no symptoms until the very end stages of the disease. So testing and vaccination are VERY important to catch the disease early if you have it, and to protect yourself if you don’t. The screening is a simple one-time blood test.
5. Is there a vaccine for hepatitis B?
Answer: A. YES
Vaccination is a simple 3 shots taken over 6 months. The vaccine is so effective in preventing liver cancer that the WHO (World Health Organization) calls it the first anti-cancer vaccine.
6. Is there a cure for hepatitis B?
Answer: B. NO
There is no cure for hepatitis B, which is why it is SO important for you and your loved ones to get screened and vaccinated as soon as possible.Although there is no cure for hepatitis B, appropriate screening can determine if you need treatment which can reduce the risk of liver damage and cancer.
The Asian Liver Center at Stanford University is the first non-profit organization in the United States that addresses the high incidence of hepatitis B and liver cancer in Asians and Asian Americans. Founded in 1996, the center uses a three-pronged approach towards fighting hepatitis B through outr
Team HBV is the international coalition of student organizations and volunteers working with the Asian Liver Center to spread awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer to their schools and communities. Team HBV is the organizational structure that works to promote the Jade Ribbon Campaign.
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Team HBV is dedicated to raising awareness of the disproportionately high incidence of hepatitis B (HBV) and liver cancer among the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community as well as encouraging those who could be affected, to be tested.
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Team HBV at UC Berkeley aims to table at every blood drive (once a month) on our campus hosted by the Red Cross and UCSF in an effort to spread awareness for HepB and the importance to get screened. At the blood drive, donors can get screened free of charge as long as they select the box on thei...
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The Harvard College Chapter of Team HBV strives to promote general awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer. In tandem with regular health education workshops around the Greater Boston area, we conduct grassroots outreach at various cultural events, facilitate screenings/vaccinations, and act...
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The Jade Ribbon Youth Council obtains proclamations from Bay Area cities to declare a week dedicated to increasing awareness about hepatitis B and liver cancer. In its first year, nine Bay Area cities proclaimed the third week in March as Hepatitis B Awareness Week. The following year, thirteen c...
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