Table 4 Knowledge of HBV among pregnant women attending ANC in the Buea Health District, Cameroon
Knowledge question | No (%) | Yes (%) | Don’t know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Is hepatitis B a virus? | 5 (2.9) | 30(17.1) | 140 (80) |
Does hepatitis B affect the liver? | 5 (2.8) | 28 (15.9) | 143 (81.3) |
Can hepatitis B be transmitted through unsterilized needles, blades and other sharp material? | 6 (3.8) | 22 (12.5) | 148 (84.1) |
Can hepatitis B be transmitted by contaminated blood and blood products? | 4 (2.3) | 29 (16.5) | 143 (81.3) |
Is hepatitis B transmitted through unsafe sex? | 7 (4.0) | 24 (13.7) | 144 (82.3) |
Can hepatitis B be transmitted through kissing? | 16(10.9) | 19 (15.0) | 140 (80) |
Can an infected person remain without symptoms? | 14 (8.0) | 20 (11.4) | 141 (80.6) |
Can hepatitis B affect any person? | 4 (2.3) | 32 (18.2) | 140 (79.5) |
Will an infected person remain infected for life? | 18(11.4) | 10 (8.0) | 146 (80.6) |
Is a specific diet required for all infected persons? | 12 (6.9) | 10 (5.7) | 153 (87.4) |
Can hepatitis B infection cause liver cancer? | 4 (2.3) | 28 (15.9) | 144 (81.8) |
Can hepatitis B be prevented by vaccination? | 6 (3.4) | 27(15.34) | 143 (81.3) |