Rik Crutzen1, Anja S Göritz. 1. CAPHRI, Maastricht University, The Netherlands. Rik.Crutzen@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Abstract
AIM: To assess the level of public awareness and practical knowledge regarding Hepatitis A, B, and C in two low-endemic countries (Germany and The Netherlands). METHODS: Two large-scale surveys (N=1989 and 668). RESULTS: Although public awareness was high, practical knowledge regarding differences in the mode of transmission, consequences, and prevention was very low in both countries, especially among those with a lower level of education. CONCLUSION: Future public health initiatives are warranted to increase knowledge as a first step to empower people, especially those with a lower level of education.
AIM: To assess the level of public awareness and practical knowledge regarding Hepatitis A, B, and C in two low-endemic countries (Germany and The Netherlands). METHODS: Two large-scale surveys (N=1989 and 668). RESULTS: Although public awareness was high, practical knowledge regarding differences in the mode of transmission, consequences, and prevention was very low in both countries, especially among those with a lower level of education. CONCLUSION: Future public health initiatives are warranted to increase knowledge as a first step to empower people, especially those with a lower level of education.
Authors: Julie Bottero; Anders Boyd; Maud Lemoine; Fabrice Carrat; Joel Gozlan; Anne Collignon; Nicolas Boo; Philippe Dhotte; Brigitte Varsat; Gerard Muller; Olivier Cha; Nadia Valin; Jean Nau; Pauline Campa; Benjamin Silbermann; Marc Bary; Pierre-Marie Girard; Karine Lacombe Journal: PLoS One Date: 2014-03-24 Impact factor: 3.240
Authors: Silvano Barbosa de Oliveira; Meritxell Sabidó; Ana Roberta Pati Pascom; Juliana Machado Gisiviez; Adele Schwartz Benzaken; Fábio Mesquita Journal: Hepatol Med Policy Date: 2016-04-14