Table 4 Knowledge of hepatitis B infection prevention and control measures among health care workers of Bahir Dar city administration, August 2012
Questions | Yes |
|---|---|
Number (%) | |
Hepatitis virus can be transmitted from one person to the other through** | |
Sharps injury | 340 (91.2) |
Blood donation from infected person | 342 (91.7) |
Sexual intercourse with infected person | 288 (77.2) |
From mother to child during pregnancy | 247 (66.2) |
Feaco oral | 78 (20.9) |
Polluted water | 37 (9.9) |
Transmission of hepatitis B infection can be prevented by** | |
Vaccination | 336 (90.3) |
Proper disposal of sharps | 313 (84.1) |
Avoiding multiple sexual partner | 212 (57) |
Avoiding drinking contaminated water | 36 (9.7) |
Avoiding uncooked food | 27 (7.3) |
Using glove | 270 (72.6) |