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ArticlePloS one2022

Evaluation of hepatitis B knowledge, practices, and beliefs among the Jordanian population: A cross-sectional study.

Bayan Othman, Muna Barakat, Amin Omar, Amani Al-Rawashdeh, Yazan Qashou, Rafat Zrieq, Mohammad A A Al-Najjar

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Bayan OthmanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Muna BarakatDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Amin OmarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Amani Al-RawashdehFaculty of Pharmacy, Amman Arab University, Amman, Jordan.
Yazan QashouDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Rafat ZrieqDepartment of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8586-7583
Mohammad A A Al-NajjarDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutics, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0003-0001-6902

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, practices, and beliefs among the Jordanian population regarding hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A cross-sectional questionnaire was designed and used to recruit participants from October 5th through December 12th. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyse the sociodemographic data, the Shapiro-Wilk test was used to assess the normality, Cronbach's α was used to evaluate the reliability of the questionnaire and Point-biserial correlation was used to figure out whether there is an association between Score of knowledge and the dichotomous variables. A random sample of 432 participated in the study. The majority were females (n = 310, 71.8%), the mean age was 21 (42.0%) years,416 (96.3%) were urban inhabitants and most of them (n = 351, 81.3%) had bachelor's degree. School/university (n = 280, 64.8%) were reported as a major source of information followed by TV/internet/social media 276 (63.9%). The total mean (± SD) of knowledge score regarding HBV infection symptoms, transmission modes and treatment was found 12.28 ± 3.2. Participants' knowledge regarding symptoms including nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite was 73 (16.9%). More than 80% had good knowledge regarding the complications of HBV infection. Only 100 participant reported vaccination (23.1%) against the virus. Poor knowledge and low vaccination rate against HBV were found thus implementing comprehensive educational program for people highlighting the importance of vaccination against the virus is crucial.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHepatitis BAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHepatitis B VaccinesHepatitis B virusHumansJordanMaleReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationYoung AdultHepatitis B Vaccines

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