Table 2.
Perceived roles of individuals, their families, and the community in preventing HCV infection
| Number (total = 67) | Percent* | |
|---|---|---|
|
What you and your family can do |
|
|
| Home/personal cleanliness |
27 |
40 |
| Not sharing personal equipment |
13 |
19 |
| Care of oneself/home/family |
12 |
18 |
| Medical check-ups |
10 |
15 |
| Eat safe food |
10 |
15 |
| Drink safe water |
4 |
6 |
| Have faith in Allah |
5 |
8 |
| Don’t know |
4 |
6 |
|
What the community can do |
|
|
| Have a clean environment and practice general cleanliness |
13 |
19 |
| Practice food sanitation |
5 |
8 |
| Make medical check-ups available |
11 |
16 |
| Have safe water |
7 |
10 |
| Provide treatment for diseased individuals |
7 |
10 |
| Provide health education |
6 |
9 |
| Take medical precautions |
4 |
6 |
| Have faith in Allah |
7 |
10 |
| Don’t know | 9 | 13 |
*Percents add to more than 100% due to multiple responses.