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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Hepatitis C (HC) is a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding of HC among the public and healthcare professionals is crucial for effective management and prevention.
  • Previous studies have assessed HC knowledge in various populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of understanding of hepatitis C (HC) among the Togolese public.
  • To identify potential misconceptions regarding HC among Togolese laypersons and healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in Togo in 2006.
  • Two convenience samples were recruited: 282 laypersons and 30 health professionals (nurses and physicians).
  • Participants' agreement with 94 statements about HC was compared to a reference group of French hepatologists and French laypersons.

Main Results:

  • Togolese laypersons, nurses, and physicians showed mean absolute differences of 4.33, 3.72, and 2.57, respectively, from expert responses (scale 0-10).
  • Correlations between expert responses and Togolese laypersons, nurses, and physicians were .34, .42, and .44, respectively.
  • High correlations (.94) were observed between Togolese laypersons' and French laypersons' significant differences from experts, and between Togolese laypersons and Togolese nurses (.94) and doctors (.74).

Conclusions:

  • Togolese laypersons and healthcare professionals exhibit notable misconceptions about hepatitis C.
  • These misunderstandings may foster stigmatization and lead to inappropriate treatment of individuals with HC.
  • Targeted health education interventions are needed to address these knowledge gaps in Togo.