TABLE 2.
Hepatitis B Knowledge (n = 320)
| Knowledge Variable | “Correct” Answer | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | ||
| Which do you think is more easily spread from person to person: hepatitis B or AIDS?a | HBV | 1.6 |
| If someone is infected with hepatitis B but they look and feel healthy, do you think that person can spread hepatitis B?b | Yes | 23.1 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by eating food prepared by an infected person?c | No | 23.5 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by sharing a toothbrush with an infected person?b | Yes | 69.3 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by eating food that has been prechewed by an infected person?b | Yes | 67.0 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by being coughed on by an infected person?c | No | 10.7 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by having sexual intercourse with an infected person?b | Yes | 47.5 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can be spread by holding hands with an infected person?c | No | 69.0 |
| Sequelae | ||
| Do you think people with hepatitis B can be infected for life?b | Yes | 24.4 |
| Do you think hepatitis B can cause liver cancer?b | Yes | 53.8 |
| Do you think someone can die from hepatitis B?b | Yes | 72.4 |
| Do you think hepatitis B disease can be cured?c | No | 14.7 |
a
HBV versus AIDS, both equally, or not sure.
b
Yes versus no or not sure.
c
No versus yes or not sure.