Table 2.
Knowledge of HCWs on hepatitis B virus infection.
| Knowledge item | Correct answer | |
|---|---|---|
| N | Percent (%) | |
| Transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids of an infected person | 197 | 81.7 |
| Transmitted through sexual contact | 184 | 76.3 |
| Transmitted from mother to baby during delivery | 143 | 59.3 |
| Transmission through needle stick injury | 184 | 76.3 |
| HBV infection can be complicated by chronic hepatitis | 179 | 74.6 |
| HBV infection be complicated by cirrhosis | 171 | 71.3 |
| HBV infection be complicated by hepatocellular carcinoma | 141 | 58.8 |
| HBV infection be complicated by hepatic failure | 173 | 72.1 |
| HBV can be prevented by immunization | 230 | 95.8 |
| HBV can be prevented by wearing appropriate protective means | 173 | 72.1 |
| HBV can be prevented by avoiding unsafe sexual practice | 163 | 67.9 |
| Overall knowledge level | ||
| Good knowledge | 168 | 69.7 |