ArticleBMC infectious diseases2026
Unveiling disparities: a study on hepatitis C awareness among medical professionals in the southeast coastal regions of China.
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backgroundHepatitis C represents a substantial public health menace in China. Medical professionals are pivotal in its control; nevertheless, the state of their knowledge in Fujian Province remains unknown. This research aimed to evaluate the awareness levels and influencing factors among healthcare workers in this area.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted from May 2022 to May 2023 across 11 hospitals in Fujian Province, selected via stratified random sampling. Healthcare workers were recruited and data were collected using the China CDC’s standardized HCV knowledge questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge awareness rates were identified through univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.
resultsAmong the 538 participants, the overall awareness rates for basic and professional knowledge were 74.3%(400/538) and 29.7%(160/538), respectively. The overall awareness rate of professional knowledge was significantly higher among healthcare workers in hepatology-related departments compared to those in non- hepatology-related departments (P < 0.001). Multivariate unconditional logistic regression analysis revealed that healthcare workers with a master’s degree or higher (OR = 3.804, 95%CI = 1.501–9.640) and those who had received training within the past year (OR = 1.959, 95%CI = 1.276–3.006) exhibited significantly higher awareness rates of basic hepatitis C prevention knowledge. Concerning the professional knowledge of hepatitis C prevention, significantly greater awareness was noted among those aged 31–45 years (OR = 2.623, 95%CI = 1.115–6.171),working in hepatology-related departments (OR = 2.904, 95%CI = 1.336–6.310),employed at tertiary hospitals (OR = 1.924, 95%CI = 1.055–3.509) and those who had received training within the past year (OR = 8.025, 95%CI = 4.852–13.272). A bachelor’s degree (OR = 0.313, 95%CI = 0.116–0.841) and a senior professional title (OR = 0.179, 95%CI = 0.045–0.717) were associated with significantly lower awareness.
conclusionA notable disparity exists between the basic and professional knowledge of hepatitis C among healthcare workers in Fujian, with professional knowledge being especially low. Recent training has emerged as a significant and modifiable factor associated with higher knowledge levels. These findings highlight the necessity for targeted and continuous professional education, particularly on advanced clinical topics, to enhance hepatitis C management. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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