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. 2020 Feb 29;58(222):108–111. doi: 10.31729/jnma.4786

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%)