Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Iranian Adolescents: A National Survey

Roushan, Nader; Toosi, Mohsen Nasiri; Meysamie, Alipasha; Esteghamati, Abdoulreza; Hajrassuliha, Homazad

doi:10.5812/ircmj.11558

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“…Multivariate analysis highlighted an association between educational level and HB knowledge in this study. This result is in line with current literature [ 16 , 17 , 22 , 30 ] which reported that a higher level of qualification positively correlates with knowledge about HB. Since the prevalence of HB is higher in those in an economically and socially vulnerable situation [ 28 ], this finding underlines the necessity to reduce social inequalities in health [ 22 ].…”

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“…Since the prevalence of HB is higher in those in an economically and socially vulnerable situation [ 28 ], this finding underlines the necessity to reduce social inequalities in health [ 22 ]. Other authors found age, female gender, marriage, social status and living in rural areas were associated with better knowledge [ 16 , 19 , 22 , 30 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of HBV Infection and Knowledge of Hepatitis B Among Patients Attending Primary Care Clinics in Poland

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It is well known that community awareness of hepatitis B (HB) can lead to vaccination and testing. The study objectives were to assess the prevalence of HBV infection and knowledge of HB among adult patients attending randomly selected primary care clinics. A cross-sectional sero-survey was conducted in March 2013 in the Zgorzelec region, Poland, with the use of an investigator-developed questionnaire containing 22 questions regarding HB knowledge. Serum samples were assayed for anti-HBc total and anti-HBs with enzyme immunoassay. The prevalence of anti-HBc total among 410 participants (median age 56 years) was 10.3 % (95 % CI 7.6–13.8 %), nobody was aware of an infection. The main sources of HB knowledge were the media and medical staff. The mean knowledge score was 14.8 ± 4.9; 76.7 % of the respondents had scores >50 %. Particular gaps were detected relating to knowledge of unprotected sexual intercourse and MTCT; 45.6 % patients were not aware of the potential asymptomatic course of HBV infection, 41.2 % about chronic HB treatment. A patient’s low educational level was negatively associated with a high knowledge level; the willingness for further education on HB and HBV vaccination in the past were independently associated with good knowledge. In conclusion, the HBV infection remains a public health threat in Poland, since the prevalence of infection markers in asymptomatic adult patients was high. Knowledge gaps call for awareness campaigns which may increase testing and diagnosis, audiences representing lower education level should be targeted first. Knowledge on HB might serve as an effective tool in decision making regarding vaccination.

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Prevalence of HBV Infection and Knowledge of Hepatitis B Among Patients Attending Primary Care Clinics in Poland

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“…Lack of education regarding the method of transmission may have helped the spread of infection. Previously, it was shown that having knowledge about any disease, especially contagious, might help decreasing the spread of that disease (17). In a study conducted in Singapore, it was shown that 70% of the participants knew about the mode of transmission of HBV (18).…”

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A Study of Hepatitis B Virus Associated Risk Factors in Patients Attending Hepatitis Unit in Duhok City, Iraq

Hussein

Daniel

2017

Arch Clin Infect Dis

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Background: Infection with HBV is a major public health problem. Determining the risk factors of such an infection is of great importance for a preventive public health plan. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the clinical presentations of patients with HBV, to assess the knowledge of patients about the mode of transmission of the infection, and to estimate the prevalence of risk factors associated with HBV infection. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among patients with HBV attending hepatitis unit in Azadi teaching hospital, Duhok city, Iraq. A total of 423 patients were recruited in the study over the period of January 2013 to December 2015. Data collection was performed by a face-to-face interview using a questionnaire sheet for the collection of personal information, data regarding the knowledge about mode of transmission of HBV, and data about risky behaviors. Results and Conclusions: 287/423 (68%) of the recruited subjects were males, 141/423 (33%) were from the central area in Duhok, and 216/423 (51%) were married. Additionally, 375/423 (88.7%) of the patients were asymptomatic. 383/423 (90.5%) of the recruited subjects claimed that they do not know the risk factors of HBV transmission. 85/423 (20.1%) of the recruited subjects gave a history of previous surgical operation and 73/423 (17.2%) of the patients gave a history of dental surgery. Conclusions: Our study has given an insight into the most common risk factors associated with HBV infection. Furthermore, it has shown a lack in knowledge regarding HBV. A comprehensive population based program is needed to combat the spread of infection and early detection of HBV infection especially in rural and remote areas.

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“…A high percentage of married youth had appropriate HBV knowledge (P<0.001), and this had a direct relationship with the spouse's education level (P=0.007). The rate of correct answers to the questions is shown in Table 1 (24). In the part of seriousness of the disease, the lowest level of knowledge was about the hepatitis B risk of cancer (38.1% correct answer).…”

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Health Literacy Disparities about Hepatitis B: A National Assessment in Iran

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Background and Aims: Worldwide, about 350 million people are infected with Hepatitis B virus (HBV), most of them in Asia. Up to 1 million of them die due to these sequels annually. Few studies have expressed concern about HBV awareness of Iranians young people. As health education programs should be based on awareness of target group about the disease, we conducted a national survey to evaluate health literacy and vaccination status of Iranians young people regarding HBV. The purpose of our study was to find Iranian adolescents' health literacy deficit hepatitis B (HBV) and associated factors. Materials and Methods:We conducted a questionnaire-based national survey of 18-year-old adolescents according to stratified cluster random sampling in Iran during 2007. Results: Assuming 75% as the appropriate awareness, only 21.3% of adolescents had good literacy about hepatitis B. Lower levels of education, living in urban areas, celibacy and male gender were associated with lower health literacy. The health literacy of HBV infected people about major routes of HBV transmission was low (P < 0.001). Conclusion:There are important deficits in adolescents' health literacy about HBV. We should focus on implementing educational campaigns about HBV through media for the Iranian community.

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Hepatitis B Knowledge Among Iranian Adolescents: A National Survey

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Prevalence of HBV Infection and Knowledge of Hepatitis B Among Patients Attending Primary Care Clinics in Poland

Prevalence of HBV Infection and Knowledge of Hepatitis B Among Patients Attending Primary Care Clinics in Poland

A Study of Hepatitis B Virus Associated Risk Factors in Patients Attending Hepatitis Unit in Duhok City, Iraq

Health Literacy Disparities about Hepatitis B: A National Assessment in Iran

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