Abstract
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is an important and serious global health problem. Despite the fact that there is a decrease in the prevalence rate of HBV infection in Saudi Arabia, but still it causes significant morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted to measure the level of knowledge and to identify attitude and practice on HBV. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Taif Area; Saudi Arabia during the period of 1<sup>st</sup> June - 30<sup>th</sup> July 2016. Adult (18 years and above) Saudi and Non-Saudi (Arabic speaking) people were included.
Highlights
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is an important and serious health problem
Saudi Arabia witnessed a decrease in the prevalence of both Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HBV infections, but these infections still cause significant morbidity and mortality [2]
Multivariable analysis showed that university education, working in the medical field and monthly income above 5000 SR were the significant predictors of prior knowledge about hepatitis B
Summary
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is an important and serious health problem. The number of people with HBV chronic infection estimated to be more than 350 million, with high rates in South-East Asia and Western Pacific Regions [1]. Saudi Arabia witnessed a decrease in the prevalence of both Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and HBV infections, but these infections still cause significant morbidity and mortality [2]. The decreased rate, especially among people under 20 years may be attributed to the successful coverage of children with HB immunization as part of childhood vaccination [3]. The mode of disease transmission differs according to the rate of prevalence. Was applied to identify the predictors of prior knowledge about the disease, general knowledge on hepatitis B and participants practices related to vaccination uptake and medical screening.
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