Chari Cohen

Biographic Data

ID3825595
NAMEChari Cohen
GIVEN NAMESChari
FAMILY NAMECohen
SIGNATURECOHEN C
AFFILIATIONSHepatitis B Foundation
ORCID0000-0003-1968-2104
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS12
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT12
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2014
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX0

  • Exploring the Psychosocial Influences on Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer Disparities

    Open AccessSuzanne J Block, Beatrice Zovich et al.ARTICLEJournal of Racial and Ethnic…2025References: 32

    Background Diverse communities from Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, and Africa are disproportionately impacted by chronic hepatitis B. Low screening rates and limited engagement with disease management contribute to higher rates of liver cancer. This qualitative study aimed to explore the psychosocial factors influencing health behaviors related to hepatitis B and liver cancer, to inform the development of a public health communication …

  • Global hepatitis B and D community advisory board

    Open AccessFiona Borondy-Jenkins, Bright Ansah et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction: Community Advisory Boards (CABs) play an important role in developing and delivering patient-centered care. However, the impact of participation on CAB members has not been well studied, particularly on the global scale. In 2022, the Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) convened the first global hepatitis B and hepatitis delta CAB with 23 members from 17 countries, representing six out of the seven World Health Organization (WHO) regions, a…

  • The role of culturally appropriate interpersonal communication strategies to reduce hepatitis B and liver cancer disparities

    Open AccessBeatrice Zovich, Suzanne J Block et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction: Asian and Pacific Islander (API), African, and Caribbean immigrant groups in the U.S. are disproportionately impacted by chronic hepatitis B and hepatocellular carcinoma (primary liver cancer). Creating educational communication campaigns about hepatitis B and liver cancer for these communities is necessary to increase disease-related awareness and prompt health-promoting behaviors. Identifying interpersonal communication (IPC) pref…

  • Quality of life of people living with chronic hepatitis B

    Open AccessYasmin Ibrahim, Beatrice Zovich et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    People living with chronic hepatitis B (PLCHB) are recommended to follow a lifelong monitoring regimen and face increased risk of liver cancer. Additionally, PLCHB frequently encounter stigma and discrimination, and relationship disruptions because of their chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Social support plays a key role in coping with chronic illnesses; however, this is inadequately assessed for PLCHB. This study aims to assess the physical, social, a…

  • Experience and impact of stigma in people with chronic hepatitis B

    Open AccessMondher Toumi, Jack Wallace et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    CHB-related social and self-stigma are widely prevalent and affect many aspects of life. A functional cure for hepatitis B may reduce social and self-stigma and substantially improve the health-related quality of life of people with CHB. Incorporating stigma into guidelines along with infectivity considerations may broaden the patient groups who should receive treatment

  • Survey of lived experiences and challenges in hepatitis B management and treatment

    Open AccessCatherine Freeland, Charles Ampong Adjei et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    Almost 300 million people are living with chronic hepatitis B infection worldwide and most remain undiagnosed and at risk for liver cancer. In 2015 the World Health Organization (WHO) developed guidelines for the prevention, care, and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis B and in early 2023 began to work on updating these guidelines. In March 2023, a self-administered, anonymous online survey was launched, aiming to identify patient prefer…

  • Hepatitis B discrimination

    Open AccessCatherine Freeland, Anousha Qureshi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    Over 250 million individuals live with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection worldwide. A significant proportion of these people often face discrimination defined as the unjust, unfair, or prejudicial treatment of a person on the grounds of their hepatitis B status. Hepatitis B related discrimination has not been widely documented in the literature. This study aims to describe the lived experience of discrimination, document its impact, and shed li…

  • The unvirtuous cycle of discrimination affecting people with hepatitis B

    Open AccessCatherine Freeland, Lindsay Mendola et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal for Equity…2022

    Our data demonstrate that hepatitis B discrimination has a significant impact. Discrimination can occur at various points in life from education, to seeking employment, to marriage, to restrictions on entry, travel and stay in other countries. This study demonstrates the impact of discrimination and the need for future research that can lead to policy change and protections for people living with and impacted by hepatitis B

  • Understanding Knowledge and Barriers Related to Hepatitis B for Vietnamese Nail Salon Workers in the City of Philadelphia and Some of Its Environs

    Open AccessCatherine Freeland, Tran Huynh et al.ARTICLEJournal of Community Health2021

  • Common concerns, barriers to care, and the lived experience of individuals with hepatitis B

    Open AccessCatherine Freeland, Sean Farrell et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    People living with HBV are in need of information to manage their disease and prevent its spread. Analysis of queries uncovered significant misconceptions about HBV transmission and treatment. Additionally, the emotional and psychological impact of an HBV diagnosis on those living with the infection is significant. There is a clear need for patient and community education to expand knowledge and awareness of HBV globally to achieve 2030 WHO HBV e…

  • Gateway to Care campaign

    Open AccessGang Chen, Joan M Block et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014

    Lessons from the implementation phase of the project include the importance of: gaining early and ongoing support from the local government and health bureau for success in reaching the targeted populations; and having project management by a local, experienced, and trusted health expert to navigate implementation and relationships, and help develop culturally and linguistically appropriate materials

  • Broadening the Scope for National Database Sampling

    Giang T Nguyen, Chari Cohen et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Public Health2014References: 4

    AffiliationsGiang T. Nguyen is with the Center for Public Health Initiatives, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Chari Cohen and Alison A. Evans are with the Hepatitis B Foundation, Doylestown, PA. Alison A. Evans is also with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Drexel University, Philadelphia. Roxanna Bautista is with the Asi…