The hepatitis B care cascade among key populations towards global elimination: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Key populations face significant barriers in the hepatitis B care cascade, affecting global elimination efforts.
• Overall findings suggest a 30% drop in engagement with hepatitis B care services among key populations surveyed.
• This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized data from multiple studies, highlighting crucial gaps in hepatitis B care.
• Improvement strategies are essential for addressing these barriers, as they impact global hepatitis B elimination goals.