Table 3 Analysis of knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding hepatitis B prevention of the respondents in the demonstration area

Do you think hepatitis B is infectious?

1,589 (78.16)

1,792 (88.15)

7.153

0.007

Which of the following ways do you think hepatitis B can be transmitted?

(Multiple choice)

456 (22.43)

659 (32.42)

50.923

<0.001

What do you think is the main way to prevent hepatitis B infection at present?

1,248 (61.39)

1,249 (61.44)

0.001

0.974

Do you know that the newborn should be vaccinated against hepatitis B within 24 hours after birth?

1,434 (70.54)

1,662 (81.75)

70.383

<0.001

Do you know after infection hepatitis b virus, although do not have special effect remedial method, but can still control illness after passing regular treatment?

1,485 (73.04)

1,671 (82.19)

48.980

<0.001

Have you been vaccinated against hepatitis B?

1,293 (63.60)

1,394 (68.57)

11.194

0.001

Are you willing to have your family vaccinated against hepatitis B?

1,905 (93.70)

1,968 (96.80)

21.590

<0.001