Table 2 Knowledge/attitudes on hepatitis prevention and care
Variables | PLWHA (N = 425) | Pregnant women (N = 510) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | ||
Willing to get tested for hepatitis C | 420 | 98.82 | 509 | 99.80 | |
Willing to go for further investigations or treatment if HCV test positive | 423 | 99.53 | 509 | 99.80 | |
Asking for or use a new/sterilized syringe or needle | 344 | 80.94 | 396 | 77.65 | |
Getting the blood screened for hepatitis C before transfusion | 389 | 91.53 | 394 | 77.25 | |
Asking barber to use new blades or for safe equipment for ear and nose piecing | 394 | 92.71 | 399 | 78.24 | |