Table 4 Knowledge of Hepatitis B infection and disease
General knowledge of HBV infection & disease | Overall | Wa Municipality | Lawra District |
|---|---|---|---|
N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
HBV is more Infectious than HIV/AIDS | 132 (29.3) | 62 (25.8) | 70 (33.3) |
HBV can lead to liver damage/cirrhosis | 212 (47.1) | 107 (44.6) | 105 (50.0) |
There’s blood test for HBV infection | 341 (75.8) | 199 (82.9) | 142 (67.6) |
HBV can be transmitted via blood/products | 219 (48.7) | 145 (60.4) | 74 (35.2) |
HBV infection is possible via sharing of food, drinks, witchcraft, etc. | 40 (8.9) | 21 (8.8) | 19 (9.0) |
The HBV can be transmitted through unprotected sex with an infected person | 193(42.8) | 137(57.0) | 56(26.7) |
An HBV infected infant may not show any sign and symptoms | 349 (77.5) | 189 (78.8) | 160 (76.2) |
Knowledge of your HBV status? | 349 (77.5) | 131 (54.6) | 48 (22.9) |
Percentage Knowledgeable | 208 (46.2) | 124 (51.6) | 84 (40.1) |
Total number of respondents | 450a | 240a | 210a |