Knowledge and predictors of attitudes of hepatitis B virus infection prevention among adults in Tolon, Northern Ghana

Conclusions: Knowledge levels are sub-optimal with unsatisfactory attitudes toward HBV infection prevention in the study setting. Participants ’ age and knowledge of HBV are significant predictors of attitudes toward its prevention. There is a need to increase access to formal education and health promotion programs in the district, to complement government efforts to attain Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3).

Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Abdul-Manaf Mutaru, Jonathan Kumah Nanyim, Martin Nyaaba Adokiya Source Type: research