Table 4 Practices of primary health care physicians towards HBV: Options in the management of patients with HBV include the following as needed
In your clinic; options in care of patients with HBV include the following as needed: ‡ | Do N (%) | Don’t N (%) | Don’t know N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
I would take care of an infected-person with HBV | 119 (74.8) | 24 (15.1) | 14 (8.8) |
Persons with chronic HBV infection should be monitored for disease activity | 142 (89.3) | 7 (4.5) | 7 (4.5 ) |
Sexual partners should be immunized | 145 ( 91.0) | 11(7.1 ) | 3 (1.9) |
Involvement of the family in education of persons infected with HBV | 143 (90.0) | 10 (6.3) | 6 (3.8) |
All medications should be taken under physician instructions | 146 (91.8) | 7 (4.5) | 6 (3.8) |
Irregular food regimens can worsen HBV infection | 79 (49.7) | 53 (33.3) | 27 (17.1) |
Not share toothbrushes or razors | 141 (88.7) | 11 (7.1 ) | 7 (4.5) |
Persons with chronic HBV infection who are not immune to hepatitis A should receive two doses of hepatitis A vaccine at least six months apart | 91 (57.2) | 30 (18.9) | 38 (23.9) |
If you are traveling to a country where hepatitis B is common, try to get all the shots before you go | 136 (85.5) | 17 (10.7) | 6 (3.8) |
Health care professionals should receive hepatitis B vaccination | 141 (88.7) | 7 (4.5) | 6 (3.8) |
Encourage the family members and other close personal contacts to get tested | 147 (92.3 ) | 4 (2.5) | 7 (4.5) |
Collaborations with other health professionals, especially trained nurses, dietitians, and hepatologists are very important tools for care of patients with HBV. | 140 (88.1 ) | 7 (4.5) | 12 (7.6) |
I feel confident in dealing with patient who is HBsAg positive | 84 (52.8) | 41 (25.8) | 34 (21.4) |