Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Palestinian Healthcare Workers in the Gaza Strip towards Hepatitis B: A cross-sectional survey

Objectives: Healthcare workers are at a high potential risk of Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). This survey aims to identify gaps and strengths in the knowledge, cultural perceptions, and practices of healthcare workers towards HBV in order to drive appropriate health interventions. Methods: This...

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Veröffentlicht in:Sultan Qaboos University medical journal 2023-08, Vol.23 (3), p.370-379
Hauptverfasser: Sammour, Abd Al-Karim, Elijla, Younis, Alsarafandi, Muath, Aldabbour, Belal, Kanou, Loay, Almaidana, Fahmy, El Egla, Moataz, Harara, Samah, Oda, Seham, Albardaweel, Nour, Skaik, Adnan
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Zusammenfassung:Objectives: Healthcare workers are at a high potential risk of Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). This survey aims to identify gaps and strengths in the knowledge, cultural perceptions, and practices of healthcare workers towards HBV in order to drive appropriate health interventions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and April 2022. We surveyed a convenience sample of three at-risk healthcare providers from the major health facilities in Gaza. A 40-item, self-administered questionnaire was used. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 to obtain descriptive and inferential statistics via various nonparametric, correlation, and regression tests (with p
ISSN:2075-0528
2075-051X
2075-0528
DOI:10.18295/squmj.1.2023.004