Misperceptions among patients with chronic hepatitis B in Singapore

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2005; 11(32): 5002-5005
Published online Aug 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i32.5002

Misperceptions among patients with chronic hepatitis B in Singapore

Chun-Tao Wai, Belinda Mak, Winnie Chua, Mei-Hua Tan, Seline Ng, Amelia Cheok, Mee-Lian Wong, Seng-Gee Lim

Chun-Tao Wai, Belinda Mak, Winnie Chua, Mei-Hua Tan, Seline Ng, Amelia Cheok, Seng-Gee Lim, Division of Gastroenterology, National University Hospital, Singapore

Mee-Lian Wong, Department of Community, Occupational, and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.

Correspondence to: Dr. Chun-Tao Wai, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore. waict@nuh.com.sg

Telephone: +65-67724353 Fax: +65-67794112

Received: October 25, 2004
Revised: December 5, 2004
Accepted: December 8, 2004
Published online: August 28, 2005

Abstract

AIM: To identify the misperceptions among CHB patients, as well as to determine the factors associated with better knowledge.

METHODS: A telephone interview was conducted on 192 adult CHB patients, who earlier responded to an advertisement for free screening. The questionnaire included items about socio-demographic factors and a 14-item quiz on knowledge of general aspects, transmission, and management of HBV infection.

RESULTS: The mean knowledge score on HBV was 10.4/14. Common misperceptions included availability of treatment for HBV infection and early liver cancer, as well as on transmission. Having completed tertiary education was the only independent factor associated with a high knowledge score, after controlling other demographic factors.

CONCLUSION: More educational efforts should be focused on patients misperceptions and target the less educated HBV carriers.

Keywords: Knowledge; Hepatitis B virus; Public health; Education