Chinese Journal of Vaccines and Immunization 2008;0(03):-

Investigation and Analysis on Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Transmission among Different Crowds

Shourong ZHANG ; Jianhai ZHAO ; Yongji ZHANG

Keywords

Hepatitis B; Transmission; Risk factors

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To find out the differences on the knowledge,attitude and behavior related to Hepatitis B transmission between Hepatitis B patients and control group( healthy people) and to analyzing the risk factors of Hepatitis B transmission. Method Adopted case-control study, 50 people who were Hepatitis B patients and 100 people as control group were selected to conduct retrospective investigation. Results Skin wound, disqualified medical treatment,unhealthy habits and manners are high risk factors to Hepatitis B transmission.The knowledge,attitude and behavior of Hepatitis B are very important to prevent Hepatitis B transmission. Conclusion There was a misunderstanding on the knowledge about Hepatitis B transmission among Hepatitis B patients. They thought daily contact was the key way of HBV transmission. They underestimated the blood transmission and sexual transmission.We need to conduct more propaganda on the knowledge of Hepatitis B prevention to change peoples' unhealthy habits and behavior.