From global targets to regional realities: Re-centering stigma as a structural bottleneck in the hepatitis B care cascade in Asia

Hung Nguyen; Trinh Thi Diem Le; Giao Huỳnh

doi:10.4103/apjtm.apjtm_225_26

June 12, 2026Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical MedicineOpen Access

From global targets to regional realities: Re-centering stigma as a structural bottleneck in the hepatitis B care cascade in Asia

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Examine how stigma acts as a barrier to hepatitis B care and impacts elimination efforts in Asia.
Analysis of hepatitis B care continuum
Review of stigma's effects on healthcare access
Socioecological perspective to understand stigma's operation
Stigma undermines vaccination uptake and timely care access, contributing to undiagnosed cases.
Misconceptions about HBV transmission drive stigma and reduce public understanding and participation in care.
Integrating stigma reduction into hepatitis B strategies is essential to achieving WHO targets by 2030.

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Highlights stigma's role as a structural barrier impeding hepatitis B elimination efforts in Asia, suggesting targeted communication initiatives and policy changes are needed.

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