Variables | Frequency (%) | ||
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Yes | No | Not Sure | |
A partial dsDNA (double-stranded DNA) virus causes hepatitis B infection. | 667 (90.5) | 40 (5.4) | 30 (4.1) |
Jaundice is a symptom of HB infection. | 550 (74.6) | 134 (18.2) | 53 (7.2) |
Not all hepatitis B infected people show signs/symptoms. | 406 (55.1) | 218 (29.6) | 113 (15.3) |
Carriers of hepatitis B (not sick) can pass the infection to others. | 557 (75.6) | 122 (16.6) | 58 (7.9) |
Hepatitis B virus do not transmit via the faeco-oral route. | 250 (33.9) | 268 (36.4) | 219 (29.7) |
Hepatitis B virus not transmitted through casual contact. | 595 (80.7) | 66 (9.0) | 76 (10.3) |
Hepatitis B infection can be transmitted through contaminated blood and blood products. | 572 (77.6) | 64 (8.7) | 101 (13.7) |
Hepatitis B infection can be transmitted by needles, unsterilized syringes, and surgical instruments. | 654 (88.7) | 46 (6.2) | 37 (5.0) |
Hepatitis B infection can be transmitted via unprotected sex. | 603 (81.8) | 72 (9.8) | 62 (8.4) |
Hepatitis B infection can be passed from a mother to her baby at birth. | 621 (84.3) | 56 (7.6) | 60 (8.1) |
Hepatitis B infection can be diagnosed by serological Rapid Diagnostic Test. | 276 (37.4) | 74 (10.0) | 387 (52.5) |
Diagnosis of HB infection can be done by a molecular test. | 294 (39.9) | 115 (15.6) | 328 (44.5) |
Hepatitis B infection is incurable. | 241 (32.7) | 386 (52.4) | 110 (14.9) |
Hepatitis B virus has the potential to cause liver cancer. | 469 (63.6) | 89 (12.1) | 179 (24.3) |
Hepatitis B vaccine is not made from human blood. | 309 (41.9) | 79 (10.7) | 349 (47.4) |
Hepatitis B vaccination prevent Hepatitis B infection. | 609 (82.6) | 38 (5.2) | 90 (12.2) |
Hepatitis B vaccine protect against liver cancer. | 380 (51.6) | 99 (13.4) | 258 (35.0) |
Hepatitis B infection have post-exposure prophylaxis. | 361 (49.0) | 75 (10.2) | 301 (40.8) |
Yes = Correct response; No and Not Sure = Wrong Response. |