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Patient awareness of viral hepatitis infection in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.
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Viral hepatitis is one of the most serious health problems worldwide. Chronic viral hepatitis affects the population's health in Saudi Arabia, where many people are suffering from liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and have undergone liver transplants. Prevention of viral hepatitis is promoted by health education on the disease. The study aims to evaluate the level of awareness and knowledge about viral hepatitis infection among patients in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2024 to June 2025 among consecutive patients diagnosed with hepatitis B or C who attended the gastroenterology department at King Fahad Hospital. Patient knowledge was assessed using a validated questionnaire. Scores ≥ 6 are considered adequate knowledge. The knowledge rate was calculated as the percentage of participants with adequate knowledge out of the total study population. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize the findings. The overall knowledge rate among participants was 40.6%, with a mean knowledge score of 5.75 ± 1.36. A significant positive correlation was found between knowledge scores and participants' educational level (r = 0.26, p-value = 0.01) and duration of HBV or HCV infection (r = 0.2, p-value = 0.041). Longer duration of diagnosis with hepatitis B or C virus (> 5 years) or having previous vaccination with hepatitis A or B vaccine were good predictors (independent predictors) of good knowledge about viral hepatitis among participants. Awareness of viral hepatitis among patients of the study is insufficient, particularly regarding prevention strategies. Strengthening educational efforts may contribute to improving disease outcomes and support national goals for eliminating viral hepatitis.
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