Expanding Hepatitis B Screening with Point-of-Care Rapid Testing in Primary Care: An Implementation Science Study

Abstract

Background Vietnam faces a significant burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with around 10% of the population living with HBV and up to 80% unaware of their infection status. This study implemented a strategy using point-of-care rapid testing (POC-RT) for early HBV detection and linkage to care in primary care settings. The EPIS frameworks guided implementation, assessing barriers, enablers, feasibility, and acceptability.