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Yusuf Kayar1, Nuket Bayram Kayar2, Mehmet Agin3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Van Education and Research Hospital, Van, Turkey.
Physician awareness of hepatitis C is insufficient, particularly regarding transmission and screening. Younger physicians (23-28) showed poorer knowledge, highlighting a need for improved education to prevent hepatitis C virus transmission.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a significant global health concern.
- Physician awareness is crucial for effective prevention, screening, and management of HCV.
- Limited data exists on physician awareness of HCV in Istanbul.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess hepatitis C awareness among physicians in Istanbul.
- To investigate the correlation between awareness and factors like specialization, age, and family history of hepatitis.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study was conducted with 125 family physicians and 76 internal medicine physicians in Istanbul.
- Awareness levels regarding HCV transmission, screening criteria, and risk factors were evaluated.
- Statistical analysis explored relationships between awareness and demographic/clinical factors.
Main Results:
- Physicians demonstrated insufficient knowledge of HCV transmission routes and screening indications.
- Younger physicians (23-28 years) exhibited significantly lower awareness levels.
- Internal medicine specialists showed better awareness of screening tests compared to family physicians.
Conclusions:
- Hepatitis C awareness among Istanbul physicians requires improvement.
- Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance knowledge on HCV transmission and screening.
- Addressing knowledge gaps is essential for controlling HCV transmission and identifying existing cases.
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