Table 2: Responses to hepatitis B and C knowledge items.

Domain HCV 12.5±3.6 HBV 15.2±2.5 Statement Correct answers in 1008 of responders
HBV N(%) HCV N(%)
Nature of the disease µ = 2.8 ± 0.9 µ = 2.9 ± 0.8 Hepatitis B/C is a bacterial disease. 117 (11.6) 106 (10.5)
Hepatitis B/C is a Contagious disease. 801 (79.3) 791 (78.3)
Hepatitis B/C can lead to cirrhosis 925 (91.6) 862 (85.5)
Hepatitis B/C is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer 876 (86.7) 853 (84.5)
Once you have had hepatitis B/ C, you cannot catch it again because you are immune 227 (22.5) 183 (18.1)
Transmission µ = 6.9 ± 2.2 µ = 7.3 ± 1.2 Hepatitis B can be spread through close personal contact such as kissing or talking 140 (13.9) --------------
Hepatitis B/ C can be spread through sharing injecting equipment, such as needles and operation tools 982 (97.2) 892 (88.3)
Hepatitis B/ C can be transferred from mother to fetus 948 (93.9) 873 (86.4)
Hepatitis B/ C can be spread by mosquitoes 266 (26.3) 262 (25.9)
Hepatitis B/ C is spread through blood-to-blood contact 967 (95.7) 887 (87.8)
Having a medical and/or dental procedure increases a person’s chances of contracting hepatitis B/C 956 (94.7) 904 (89.5)
Hepatitis B/ C is spread through the air in an enclosed environment (e.g., crowded buses and elevators) 54 (5.3) 143 (14.2)
Sexual transmission is a common way hepatitis B/ C is spread 922 (91.3) 824 (81.6)
. Some people with hepatitis B/ C were infected through unsterile tattooing 975 (96.5) 900 (89.1)
Some people with hepatitis B/ C were infected through blood transfusions 971 (96.1) 897 (88.8)
Hepatitis B/ C Can be transmitted by sharing dishes 249 (24.7) 360 (35.6)
Prevention µ = 1.9 ± 1.3 µ = 2.5 ± 0.9 HBV/ HCV can be prevent by vaccine 932 (92.3) 355 (35.1)
HBV/ HCV can be prevent by regular exercise 59 (5.8) 90 (8.9)
HBV/ HCV can be prevent by healthy diet 86 (8.5) 122 (12.1)
HBV/ HCV can be prevent by hand washing 574 (56.8) 591 (58.5)
HBV/ HCV can be prevent by condom 902 (89.3) 812 (80.4)
Treatment µ = 0.8 ± 0.6 µ = 1 ± 0.7 There is a pharmaceutical treatment available for hepatitis B/ hepatitis C 345 (34.2) 454 (45)
Special diet is recommended for patients with Hepatitis B/ hepatitis C 584 (57.8) 386 (36.4)
Vaccine ------- µ = 1.5 ± 0.7 HBV vaccine cause immunity 911 (90.2) -------------
Pregnant women vaccination can be prevent fetus infection 414 (41) -----------------
Hepatitis B vaccine is given as 2 shots 201 (19.9) --------------------