Table 2 Knowledge of HBV among medical students in Bosaso Universities
| Â | Correct Answers | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | N | Percent |
Mode of transmission | ||
 HBV can be transmitted through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person | 215 | 87.8% |
 HBV can be transmitted through sexual contact | 171 | 69.8% |
 HBV can be transmitted from mother to baby during delivery | 144 | 58.8% |
 HBV can be transmitted through needle stick injury | 163 | 66.5% |
Complications of HBV | ||
 HBV can cause chronic hepatitis | 204 | 83.6% |
 HBV can cause liver cirrhosis | 151 | 61.9% |
 HBV can cause hepatocellular carcinoma | 155 | 63.5% |
 HBV can cause hepatic failure | 169 | 69.3% |
Prevention Methods | ||
 HBV can be prevented through immunization | 236 | 95.9% |
 HBV can be prevented by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) | 158 | 64.2% |
 HBV can be prevented by avoiding unsafe sex | 155 | 63.0% |