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Public Knowledge, Awareness, and Vaccination Rates for Hepatitis B in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Ashish Kumar1, Anil Arora1, Praveen Sharma1
1Institute of Liver, Gastroenterology, & Pancreatico-Biliary Sciences, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, IND.
Cureus
|August 28, 2023
Summary
Public awareness of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in India is limited, with suboptimal vaccination rates. Educational campaigns and targeted vaccination programs are essential to reduce the HBV burden.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a significant public health challenge in India, with an intermediate endemicity and approximately 40 million chronically infected individuals.
- Public awareness and knowledge are critical for effective prevention, diagnosis, and management of HBV infection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge and vaccination status regarding hepatitis B among the general population in India.
Main Methods:
- An online cross-sectional survey was conducted with 3,545 participants (excluding healthcare workers and individuals under 18).
- Knowledge was evaluated across four domains: cause/spread, organ effects/consequences, treatment, and vaccination.
- Vaccination status for hepatitis B was also assessed.
Main Results:
- The mean knowledge score was low (6.89 ±5.88), with only 25% demonstrating good knowledge.
- Knowledge was poorest regarding disease transmission (17% good knowledge) but better for consequences (47%) and treatment/vaccination (43%).
- Only 22.7% of participants completed the full three-dose HBV vaccination schedule, with higher rates among males, educated, and urban populations.
Conclusions:
- Limited public knowledge and suboptimal HBV vaccination coverage were identified in India.
- Public health interventions, including targeted educational campaigns and vaccination programs, are crucial to improve awareness and reduce the HBV burden.
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