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Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Community Outreach Activities

Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Community Outreach Activities. 2006 APIAHF Summit September 15, 2006 San Jose, CA. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force.

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Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Community Outreach Activities

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  1. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task ForceCommunity Outreach Activities 2006 APIAHF Summit September 15, 2006 San Jose, CA

  2. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force • Since 1997, to lower the prevalence of hepatitis B in API communities in Washington State by promoting awareness of, screening for, immunization against, and treatment of this deadly disease. • Supported by the state Department of Health and WithinReach; network of community partners includes: • Community based organizations and foundations • Community clinics and health departments • Healthcare providers and concerned individuals • Three workgroups, supported by the Steering Committee: • Community Outreach • Provider Outreach • Teen/Young Adults Outreach

  3. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Various Past and Present Activities: • Developed linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive materials to educate API populations about hepatitis B; • Developed and air provider interviews (Cantonese & Mandarin) on AAT Television (multicultural channel); • Placed articles in public health newsletters, state medical organization publications, and national publications. • Conducted presentations to schools, professional organizations, API communities.

  4. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force

  5. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Interior Bus Signs – Description • Educational Media Campaign funded by Roche Pharmaceuticals • Message: “Every 30 seconds, hepatitis B takes a life. Get tested. Get vaccinated.” Relevant message for repeats. Not “time sensitive.” • Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese • Community collaborative project

  6. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Interior Bus Signs – Implementation • 100 buses through Seattle-King County’s International District and Little Saigon; 50 buses through Tacoma-Pierce County’s International District • Run schedule: Monday, Sept 18-Sun, Oct 15 (nonprofit)

  7. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Interior Bus Signs – Outcomes/Results • Monitor 1-800 # calls • Ask at upcoming hepatitis B screening via questionnaires

  8. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Interior Bus Signs – Challenges • Difficult to evaluate • Translations vary by individuals and communities • Even at nonprofit rates, only sufficient dollars to run signs for 1 month (28-day cycle)

  9. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Interior Bus Signs – Future Plans • Convert into poster/flyer size for distribution, postings • Seek additional funding for next year’s run – freshen up photos • Run in other predominantly API neighborhoods in Seattle, other WA counties (expansion beyond Seattle-King County effort)

  10. Washington State API Hepatitis B Task Force Kim Nguyen, MSW API Hepatitis B Program Coordinator 206.830.5156 kimn@withinreachwa.org www.withinreachwa.org

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