Table 1 Participants self-reported medical care related to hepatitis B
From: Survey of lived experiences and challenges in hepatitis B management and treatment
Which of the following statements best describes your general hepatitis B medical care? (N = 548) | Percentage | Count |
|---|---|---|
I visit a doctor regularly (every 6–12 months to check the health of my liver) | 49% | 4268 |
I visit a doctor when I can to check the health of my liver (every 1–2 years) | 22% | 117 |
I visit the doctor whenever I have a new hepatitis B-related complaint | 5% | 28 |
I don’t have access to a doctor that I can visit regularly for my hepatitis B | 19% | 104 |
I consult with a natural healer or herbalist | 2% | 9 |
Other | 2% | 10 |