Hepatitis B knowledge (correct answer) | N (%) |
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(n = 483) | |
General statements | |
Hepatitis B is a bacterial infection (No) | 265 (55.0) |
Hepatitis B is a viral infection (Yes) | 303 (62.7) |
Can cause chronic inflammation of liver (Yes) | 394 (81.6) |
Can cause liver failure (Yes) | 379 (78.5) |
Can cause liver cancer (Yes) | 411 (85.1) |
Symptoms | |
Jaundice (Yes) | 267 (55.3) |
Tiredness (Yes) | 259 (53.6) |
Nausea and vomiting (Yes) | 174 (36.0) |
Abdominal discomfort or pain (Yes) | 209 (43.3) |
Abdominal distension (Yes) | 190 (39.3) |
Modes of transmission | |
Sharing of needles (Yes) | 412 (85.3) |
Sexual intercourse (Yes) | 383 (79.3) |
Perinatal transmission (Yes) | 405 (83.9) |
Blood transfusion (Yes) | 438 (90.7) |
Contact with open wound (Yes) | 378 (78.3) |
Sharing eating and drinking utensils (No) | 33 (6.8) |
Sharing personal items-razors, toothbrushes (Yes) | 371 (76.8) |
Coughing and sneezing (No) | 303 (62.7) |
Body piercing and tattooing (Yes) | 71 (14.7) |
Casual contact (No) | 424 (87.8) |