Awareness regarding the epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and consequences of viral hepatitis among a predominantly young adult population in the Podillia region (Ukraine): a cross-sectional study.

Iryna Paliy, Dmytro Palii, Sergii Melashchenko, Olena Voinalovych, Olena Haiduk, Oleh Ksenchyn, Inna Chernova

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Iryna PaliyDepartment of internal and family medicine, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21050, Mahistrats'ka street, b.44 - CPMSD#2, Ukraine.

Dmytro PaliiDepartment of Epidemiology, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 23222, Berezyna village, Kashtanova street, b.5 - Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, Ukraine.

Sergii MelashchenkoDepartment of internal and family medicine, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21050, Mahistrats'ka street, b.44 - CPMSD#2, Ukraine.

Olena VoinalovychDepartment of Epidemiology, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 23222, Berezyna village, Kashtanova street, b.5 - Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, Ukraine.

Olena HaidukDepartment of Epidemiology, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 23222, Berezyna village, Kashtanova street, b.5 - Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases, Ukraine.

Oleh KsenchynDepartment of internal and family medicine, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21050, Mahistrats'ka street, b.44 - CPMSD#2, Ukraine.

Inna ChernovaDepartment of internal and family medicine, National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsia, 21050, Mahistrats'ka street, b.44 - CPMSD#2, Ukraine.

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Abstract

Objective: To assess awareness of viral hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV), and C (HCV) epidemiology, prevention, and treatment among adults in the Podillia Region (Ukraine), and identify knowledge predictors to address barriers to hepatitis elimination Methods: An anonymous online cross-sectional survey evaluated 655 respondents (December 2024-May 2025) using a weighted multilevel scoring questionnaire. Separate Total Knowledge Scores (TKS) for HAV, HBV, and HCV were calculated. Predictors were assessed via multiple linear regression. Results: Inadequate knowledge (<60% score) was highly prevalent: 63.4% for HAV, 61.1% for HBV, and 68.8% for HCV. Comprehensive understanding of HCV transmission was significantly lower than for HAV and HBV ( Conclusions: Viral hepatitis awareness is critically insufficient, particularly regarding HCV. Digital platforms and healthcare professionals are key knowledge determinants. Targeted educational interventions should prioritize these channels and specifically engage the male population to support elimination goals.

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EpidemiologyHealth literacyPodillia regionPreventionPublic awarenessPublic healthUkraineViral hepatitis

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PMID42830911

DOI10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103644

PMCPMC13634348

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