Participation and Satisfaction with the National Campaign on Viral Hepatitis C and Non-Communicable Diseases among Administrative Workers of Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

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Abstract Background On the first of October,2018, the Egyptian Ministry Of Health and Population (MoHP) launched an initiative; named 100 Million Seha, for nationwide screening of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and major non communicable diseases (NCDs) diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Egypt has one of the highest prevalence rate of HCV infection in the world and NCDs are considered the leading cause of mortality in Egypt Objectives This study aimed to estimate the prevalence rate of participation of ASU workers in the Egyptian Initiative 100 Million Seha and to assess their level of satisfaction. Method A cross sectional study was conducted on 400 Administrative workers of Ain shams university faculties between March and August, 2019 in Cairo, Egypt. A multistage random sample was applied. Results Most of the study group (96%) had participated in the campaign.“Reassurance about health” was considered the main reason for participation (92%), followed by “desire to obtain follow up card”, (36%). the main cause of non-participation was fear of needle prick. About 91% of the participants were satisfied with the services provided by the campaign. Mass media was the main source of information (91%). Conclusions Most of the study group participated in the initiative 100 Million Seha and were satisfied with the service provided. Mass media played the most important role in awareness with the campaign.