Medical training fails to prepare providers to care for patients with chronic hepatitis B infection

Table 2 Correct responses to hepatitis B knowledge assessment

	Number	Percent	Percent1
Through which of the following can HBV be transmitted?	89	41%	47%
Which blood test(s) would you order to screen for chronic hepatitis B infection?	52	24%	20%
Which blood test(s) would you order to confirm immunity to hepatitis B after vaccination?	153	70%	73%
Which of the following viral hepatitis infections can be prevented by immunization?	160	73%	77%
According to California law, who is/are required to report new hepatitis B diagnoses?	31	14%	11%
A patient has been told by a previous physician that he is a healthy hepatitis B carrier. What are the appropriate next steps, if any?	28	13%	16%
Which of the following patient groups has the highest prevalence of chronic hepatitis B?	137	63%	64%
Asians > Caucasians, African Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos (CORRECT RESPONSE)	107	49%
Which of the following is most likely to result in chronic infection with hepatitis B?	105	48%	52%
Which of the following conditions can be caused by chronic infection with hepatitis B?	173	79%	83%
What are the symptoms of most patients with chronic hepatitis B?	138	63%	69%
Without proper monitoring, what is the chance of dying from chronic hepatitis B?	35	26%	18%
Is there a cure for chronic hepatitis B?	194	89%	91%
Is there a treatment for chronic hepatitis B?	191	87%	89%
According to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) guidelines, which of the following are appropriate screening tests for liver cancer?	68	31%	34%

¹Adjusted for positive control measuring baseline cancer screening knowledge and self-reported counseling practices.