A cross-sectional study of the knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients aged 50 years or above towards herpes zoster in an out-patient setting.

CONCLUSIONS: Misconceptions about herpes zoster were notable in this study. More health education is needed to improve the understanding and heighten awareness of herpes zoster among the general public. Although the majority of participants indicated that herpes zoster would have a significant impact on their health, a relatively smaller proportion was actually worried about getting the disease. Further studies on this topic should be encouraged to gauge the awareness and knowledge of herpes zoster among broader age-groups. PMID: 28684648 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28684648?dopt=Abstract

Source: Hong Kong Med J - July 7, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lam AC, Chan MY, Chou HY, Ho SY, Li HL, Lo CY, Shek KF, To SY, Yam KK, Yeung I Tags: Hong Kong Med J Source Type: research