ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
Knowledge of and Testing Rate for Hepatitis C Infection among the General Public of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Innovative management of hepatitis C: implementation and outcomes of the 'SMART' model in a general hospital.Journal of global health · 2026Article
- Awareness of hepatitis C knowledge among four high-risk populations in Xiamen, China: a cross-sectional study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Hepatitis Management in Saudi Arabia: Trends, Prevention, and Key Interventions (2016-2025).Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Prevalence and Factors Associated With Hepatitis C Virus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Large Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Article
- Awareness of hepatitis C prevention and treatment and high-risk behaviors among the general population in Anhui Province: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Awareness of Hepatitis C Among the General Population of Riyadh, KSA, in 2023: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Knowledge and Attitudes towards HIV and HCV among the Population Attending the Fast-Track Cities Mobile Unit in Brescia, Italy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionThe Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has announced a plan to eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This study sought to evaluate the knowledge levels and testing rate among the general population of Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected from an online, self-administered survey. Multivariable analysis was conducted using multiple binary logistic regression models to identify factors associated with low knowledge levels as well as predictors of HCV testing.
resultsA total of 689 participants completed the survey. While most participants (88%) have heard of HCV infection, less than half (47.3%) understood that HCV is curable with medications. More than half of the participants (53.7%) have low knowledge about HCV infection. Testing for HCV was reported by 123 respondents (17.8%), and the odds of testing for HCV were significantly lower among residents of the Makkah region (OR = 0.59 [95% CI: 0.36-0.97]) and those with low knowledge level (OR = 0.47 [95% CI: 0.29-0.74]). HCV diagnosis was reported by nine respondents (1.3%), of whom only four reported receiving treatment (44%).
conclusionsOur study indicates inadequate knowledge levels and relatively low testing rate. These findings underscore the need for national awareness campaigns and more effective strategies for HCV screening.
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