Beatrice Zovich

Biographic Data

ID919798
NAMEBeatrice Zovich
GIVEN NAMESBeatrice
FAMILY NAMEZovich
SIGNATUREZOVICH B
AFFILIATIONSHepatitis B Foundation
ORCID0009-0000-2607-7506
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS4
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT4
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2024
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…