Table 2 Knowledge, attitude, and practice of nurses & midwives regarding HBV infection in Saudi and Saad Abul-Ella hospitals
| Â | Number (correct answer) | Percent (correct answer) |
|---|---|---|
HBV knowledge items | ||
 There are several types of hepatitis | 104 | 94.5% |
 Hepatitis B is a viral infection | 100 | 90.9% |
 The virus can cause acute hepatitis | 71 | 64.5% |
 The virus can cause chronic hepatitis | 80 | 72.7% |
 The virus can cause liver cirrhosis | 91 | 82.7% |
 The virus can cause hepatocellular carcinoma | 58 | 52.7% |
 The infection can cause death | 90 | 81.8% |
 The virus doesn’t cause peptic ulcer | 79 | 71.8% |
 The virus can be transmitted by transfusion of infectious blood. | 105 | 95.5% |
 The virus can be transmitted by sexual intercourse | 86 | 78.2% |
 The virus can be transmitted by MTCT. | 83 | 75.5% |
 The virus isn’t transmitted by with all kinds of contact with infected persons. | 71 | 64.5% |
 The virus can be transmitted by NSI | 96 | 87.3% |
 The virus is not transmitted through air | 88 | 80.0% |
 Post-exposure prophylaxis includes IG & vaccination | 55 | 50.0% |
HBV attitude items | ||
 Do you believe that instrument sterilization is important to prevent transmission? | 71 | 64.5% |
 Do you believe that wearing gloves is important to prevent transmission? | 80 | 72.7% |
 Do you believe that vaccination could prevent transmission? | 91 | 82.7% |
 Do you recommend PEP for those who had been exposed to HBV? | 58 | 52.7% |
HBV practice items | ||
 They always Sterilize instruments | 99 | 90.0% |
 They always wear gloves | 100 | 90.9% |
 Completed the HBV vaccination schedule | 45 | 41.0% |
 History of NSI | 57 | 51.8% |
 Washing hands with water & soap after NSI | 47 | 82.5% |
 Sterilized the wound site after NSI | 51 | 89.5% |
 Check if the patient have a blood-borne disease after NSI | 39 | 68.9% |