| 1. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus. |
10 (2) |
8 (1.6) |
25 (4.9) |
123 (24.1) |
345 (67.5) |
| 2. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by contaminated blood, body fluids, and unprotected sex. |
11 (2.2) |
22 (4.3) |
30 (5.9) |
130 (25.4) |
318 (62.2) |
| 3. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by shaking hands, Coughing/Sneezing, and contaminated food/water. |
249 (48.7) |
139 (27.2) |
56 (11) |
38 (7.4) |
29 (5.7) |
| 4. Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer. |
13 (2.5) |
23 (4.5) |
96 (18.8) |
197 (38.6) |
182 (35.6) |
| 5. Healthcare workers are at increased risk of getting Hepatitis B than the general population. |
14 (2.7) |
26 (5.1) |
67 (13.1) |
144 (28.2) |
260 (50.9) |
| 6. Hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination, using gloves and avoiding sharp needles/syringe injury. |
9 (1.8) |
10 (2) |
32 (6.3) |
175 (34.2) |
285 (55.8) |
