Research Study & Information Session on Hepatitis B Stigma, Attitude and Knowledge

You are invited to participate in the research study Monitoring Hepatitis B stigma, attitudes and knowledge in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan African communities in Australia. The study is being conducted by University of New South Wales (UNSW) in collaboration with PEACE Multicultural Services, Relationships Australia SA. 

A $20 gift voucher will be offered to all participants to thank for their time and effort. 

The research study aims to assess sub-Saharan African (SSA) and Middle East and North African (MENA) communities’ knowledge of hepatitis B, health-seeking behaviours, and perceptions of these communities about people living with hepatitis B. You have been invited to participate because you are a member of one of these communities.

The session will start with participants completing an anonymous survey/questionnaire, which will be followed by hepatitis B information session by PEACE Multicultural Services and then networking. The questionnaire includes questions regarding your knowledge about hepatitis B, health-seeking behaviours around hepatitis B, and how you view people who are living with hepatitis B. 

It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete.

The research study is looking to recruit people who meet the following criteria:
• At least 18 years of age;
• You are originally from sub-Saharan Africa or Middle East and North Africa or have parents/grandparents born in any of these regions;
• You speak either English, Arabic, French, or Swahili;
• You are currently living in Australia.

Light snacks will be provided. 

Location: Common Room, OASIS Flinders University (Humanities Rd), Bedford Park SA 5042