Research & Publications

Our Research Paper

This study examined knowledge gaps, discrimination patterns, and healthcare-seeking behaviors among Sierra Leoneans regarding hepatitis B. Key findings informed our community education strategies and anti-discrimination advocacy.

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Prevalence of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Sierra Leone, 1997–2022: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Assessment of Knowledge, Stigmatizing Attitudes and Health-Seeking Behaviors Regarding Hepatitis B Virus Infection in a Community and Pharmacy Setting in Sierra Leone: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Factors Associated with HBsAg Seropositivity among Pregnant Women Receiving Antenatal Care at 10 Community Health Centers in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Measuring stigma associated with hepatitis B virus infection in Sierra Leone: Validation of an abridged Berger HIV stigma scale

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers and Trainees in Freetown, Sierra Leone: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Impact of COVID-19 on Hepatitis B Screening in Sierra Leone: Insights from a Community Pharmacy Model of Care

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Conference Presentations

World Hepatitis Summit 2022 "Community-Based Approaches to Hepatitis Elimination in Sierra Leone" Presented research on effective community engagement strategies and barriers to care access.

COLDA 2021 "Impact of Covid-19 on service delivery among People Living with Hepatitis: Community Perspective" Analysis of how the pandemic affected hepatitis services and patient outcomes.

Poster presentation at World Hepatitis Summit 2024: "Impact of Covid-19 on service delivery among People Living with Hepatitis: Community Perspective"

Proving our impact

Research that Informs Policy
Providing updated epidemiological data for program planning.

Stigma and Discrimination Policy Formulation
Collaboration with the Hepatitis B Foundation USA and the Ministry of Health Sierra Leone to develop anti-discrimination policies to protect people infected with hepatitis B.

Viral Hepatitis Policy Formulation
In collaboration with Ministry of Health Sierra Leone and WHO.

Formulation of Viral Hepatitis Standard Treatment Guidelines
In collaboration with Ministry of Health Sierra Leone and WHO.

International Collaborations

  • Hepatitis B Foundation USA
  • World Hepatitis Alliance research initiatives
  • Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination
  • African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition

Local Partnerships

  • University partnerships for student research projects
  • Government health facilities for implementation research
  • Community organizations for participatory research
  • National Hepatitis Task-force Sierra Leone

Policy Influence

Our research findings have informed:

  • National hepatitis policy development
  • WHO African Region strategies
  • International best practice guidelines

Program Development
Research results directly inform our program design:

  • Training curricula based on knowledge gap assessments
  • Community engagement strategies informed by behavior studies
  • Screening protocols based on prevalence data
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