ArticleVirology journal2025
Knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices for hepatitis B and C virus infection among patients in the North Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.
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- A multi-perspective assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to viral hepatitis care in Ghana.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Community perspectives on hepatitis B transmission and vaccination among adults in Northwest Ethiopia: a qualitative study.Therapeutic advances in infectious diseaseArticle
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Abstract
introductionHepatitis is an infection of liver tissue that results in extensive liver scarring, liver failure, liver cancer, and death. An individual's knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices toward hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection are vital for controlling their adverse health impacts. Our study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices (KAPs) and associated factors among patients in the North Gondar Zone toward hepatitis B and C virus infection.
methodA facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November to December 2023 among 383 randomly selected patients visiting Debark and Janamora Hospitals in the North Gondar Zone. Data on KAP related to hepatitis B and C viruses among patients were collected by interviewing participants via pretested and well-structured questionnaires. Bivariate (P value less than 0.25) and multivariate (P- value less than 0.05) logistic regression were performed to identify factors associated with KAP levels among patients attending Debark and Janamora hospitals.
resultsIn this study, 208 (54.3%) of participants had good knowledge, 203 (53%) had poor attitudes, and 210 (54.8%) had poor prevention practices. Educational level and hospital admission history were significantly associated with knowledge; residence and educational level were significantly associated with attitudes; and only study participants' attitudes were significantly associated with prevention practices.
conclusionA large number of patients included in our study had poor attitudes and prevention practices toward the hepatitis B and C viruses. Therefore, intervention strategies such as community-based education on attitude improvement and prevention practices should be planned and implemented by the local health bureau to overcome morbidity and mortality due to HBV and HCV.
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