Table 4 Knowledge of PWUD about viral hepatitis (n = 242)
Items | n = 253 | % |
|---|---|---|
Transmission of viral hepatitis by sexual intercourse | ||
YES | 18 | 7.1 |
NO | 235 | 92.9 |
Contaminated other body fluids as a vehicle for viral hepatitis transmission | ||
YES | 25 | 9.9 |
NO | 228 | 90.1 |
Contaminated blood as a vehicle for viral hepatitis transmission | ||
YES | 40 | 15.8 |
NO | 213 | 84.2 |
Transmission of viral hepatitis by sharing contaminated instruments, such as razors, toothbrushes or needles | ||
YES | 40 | 15.8 |
NO | 213 | 84.2 |
A neonate can get viral hepatitis infection from an infected mother | ||
YES | 44 | 17.4 |
NO | 208 | 82.2 |
Tattoo or piercing as a potential source for viral hepatitis infection | ||
YES | 45 | 17.8 |
NO | 208 | 82.2 |
Knowledge about availability of HBV vaccine to PWUD at public health facilities | ||
YES | 51 | 20.1 |
NO | 202 | 79.8 |