Table 3 Knowledge of HCV transmission and vaccination
Knowledge question | Participants response | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes % (n) | No % (n) | I don’t know % (n) | |
Do you believe If someone is infected with HCV, they will most likely carry the virus all their lives (n = 190) | 46.8 (89)a | 26.8 (51) | 26.4 (50) |
Do you believe Infection with HCV can cause the liver damage/ cancer (n = 199) | 72.9 (145)a | 8.0 (16) | 19.1 (38) |
Do you believe someone with HCV can look and feel fine (n = 195) | 47.7 (93)a | 40.5 (79) | 11.8 (23) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by getting a blood transfusion from an infected donor (n = 198) | 86.4 (171)a | 5.0 (10) | 8.6 (17) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by shaking hands with someone who has HCV (n = 197) | 10.2 (20) | 76.6 (151)a | 13.2 (26) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by kissing someone who has HCV (n = 199) | 8.5 (17) | 76.9 (153)a | 14.6 (29) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by having sex with someone who has HCV (n = 195) | 19.5 (38)a | 56.4 (110) | 24.1 (47) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by being born to a woman who had HCV when she gave birth (n = 198) | 31.3 (62)a | 28.8 (57) | 39.9 (79) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by using an infected person’s toothbrush (n = 194) | 83.0 (161)a | 10.3 (20) | 6.7 (13) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by being stuck with a needle or sharp instrument that has HCV–infected blood on it e.g. razors, blades, during cupping therapy (n = 199) | 87.5 (174)a | 6.5 (13) | 6.0 (12) |
Do you believe HCV can be transmitted by working with someone who has HCV (n = 200) | 14.5 (29) | 65.0 (130)a | 20.5 (41) |
Do you believe there is vaccination for HCV (n = 198) | 25.3 (50) | 43.5 (86)a | 31.2 (62) |