| Questions for response |
Strongly Disagree n(%) |
Disagree n (%) |
Neutral n (%) |
Agree n (%) |
Strongly agree n(%) |
| Assessment of Knowledge related to Hepatitis B |
| 1. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus. |
10 (5.5) |
4 (2.2) |
0 (0) |
9 (5.0) |
158 (87.3) |
| 2. Hepatitis B can be transmitted by: a. Infected mother to fetus |
2 (1.1) |
3 (1.7) |
9 (5.0) |
37 (20.4) |
130 (71.8) |
| 2. b. Contaminated blood and body fluids |
2 (1.1) |
1 (0.6) |
2 (1.1) |
34 (18.8) |
142 (78.5) |
| 2. c. Unprotected sex |
7 (3.9) |
5 (2.8) |
10 (5.5) |
29 (16.0) |
130 (71.8) |
| 2. d. Casual contact (shaking hands) |
89 (49.2) |
48 (26.5) |
18 (9.9) |
16 (8.8) |
10 (5.5) |
| 2. e. Unsterilized syringes/needles |
3 (1.7) |
2 (1.1) |
4 (2.2) |
35 (19.3) |
137 (75.7) |
| 2. f. Coughing/sneezing |
74 (40.9) |
41 (22.7) |
33 (18.2) |
19 (10.5) |
14 (7.7) |
| 2. g. Contaminated food/water |
61 (33.7) |
30 (16.6) |
40 (22.1) |
29 (16.0) |
21 (11.6) |
| 3. Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer. |
4 (2.2) |
8 (4.4) |
23 (12.7) |
67 (37.0) |
79 (43.6) |
| 4. Healthcare workers are at increased risk of getting hepatitis B than general population: |
5 (2.8) |
16 (8.8) |
37 (20.4) |
69 (38.1) |
54 (29.8) |
| 5. Hepatitis B can be prevented by: a. Vaccination |
2 (1.1) |
2 (1.1) |
3 (1.7) |
29 (16.0) |
145 (80.1) |
| 5. b. Antivirals |
6 (3.3) |
7 (3.9) |
45 (24.9) |
75 (41.4) |
48 (26.5) |
| 5. c. Avoiding sharp needle/syringe injury |
5 (2.8) |
10 (5.5) |
18 (9.9) |
76 (42.0) |
72 (39.8) |
| 5. d. Avoiding contaminated food/water |
37 (20.4) |
34 (18.8) |
46 (25.4) |
43 (23.8) |
21 (11.6) |
| 5. e. Using gloves when handling body fluids |
1 (0.6) |
5 (2.8) |
14 (7.7) |
76 (42.0) |
85 (47.0) |
| Assessment of Attitude towards Hepatitis B |
| 6. I feel uncomfortable sitting with a hepatitis B infected person. |
34 (18.8) |
45 (24.9) |
55 (30.4) |
35 (19.3) |
12 (6.6) |
| 7. I don't mind shaking hands/hugging with a hepatitis B infected person. |
12 (6.6) |
26 (14.4) |
41 (22.7) |
65 (35.9) |
37 (20.4) |
| 8. I believe the hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective. |
5 (2.8) |
2 (1.1) |
17 (9.4) |
92 (50.8) |
65 (35.9) |
| 9. I believe healthcare workers should receive hepatitis B vaccination. |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
13 (7.2) |
49 (27.1) |
119 (65.7) |
| 10. I don't need hepatitis B vaccination because I am not at risk |
101 (55.8) |
54 (29.8) |
19 (10.5) |
6 (3.3) |
1 (0.6) |
| Assessment of Practice towards Hepatitis B |
| 11. I ask/use a new blade for shaving/hair cutting. |
4 (2.2) |
4 (2.2) |
11 (6.1) |
33 (18.2) |
129 (71.3) |
| 12. I ask for a new syringe before injection. |
0 (0) |
1 (0.6) |
6 (3.3) |
22 (12.2) |
152 (84.0) |
| 13. I ask for sterilized equipment for ear/nose piercing. |
3 (1.7) |
2 (1.1) |
18 (9.9) |
48 (26.5) |
110 (60.8) |
| 14. I always report for needle prick / sharp injuries. |
0 (0) |
18 (9.9) |
46 (25.4) |
59 (32.6) |
58 (32.0) |
| 15. I attend hepatitis B related awareness programs. |
15 (8.3) |
21 (11.6) |
65 (35.9) |
50 (27.6) |
30 (16.6) |
