Table 1. Knowledge about Hepatitis B.
Variable | True n (%) | False n (%) |
---|---|---|
A person with active Hepatitis B is safe to be performing invasive medical or dental procedures. | 19 (13%) | 123 (87%) |
Hepatitis B is infectious and can survive outside of the body for seven days. | 55 (39%) | 92 (65%) |
Hepatitis B can be spread via sexual intercourse, exposure to contaminated blood via needle or sharp exposure or body fluids splashing on broken skin. | 142 (100%) | 0 |
Hepatitis B is not vaccine preventable. | 7 (5%) | 135 (95%) |
Universal Safety precautions will not protect you against hepatitis B. | 17 (12%) | 125 (88%) |
Condoms during sexual activity will not protect you against Hepatitis B. | 19 (13%) | 123 (87%) |