Fig. 2

Conceptual model of the experience of patients with CHB. CHB chronic hepatitis B, HBQOL, Hepatitis B Quality of Life, HCP, health care professional.

*Asymptomatic is not a sign/symptom or side effect, but people with CHB who are asymptomatic may still experience stigma and other impacts on their daily life. ^†Concept assessed by the HBQOL. ^‡Concept reported in the study interviews but not identified in the literature.