Knowledge, attitudes and practices to hepatitis B among South African primary healthcare staff
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Knowledge, attitudes and practices to hepatitis B among South African primary healthcare staff | |
| Creator | Mashilo, Atlegang Mompati, Itumeleng Ramakatane, Refilwe Sebitloane, Didintle Sibi, Naledi Matthews, Philippa C. Van Rooyen, Cornel Goedhals, Dominique Vawda, Sabeehah | |
| Description | Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a significant cause of liver disease globally, is recognised as a 2030 elimination target by the World Health Organization (WHO). Healthcare workers (HCWs) require appropriate HBV knowledge to identify, manage and prevent HBV.Aim: We investigated the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) pertaining to HBV among HCWs to establish insights into awareness and inform the delivery of training.Setting: The study was conducted among HCWs of 18 primary healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa.Methods: Data were collected via anonymous, self-applied, 28-question-questionnaires in English. Data were captured on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analysed by a biostatistician, using Statistical Analyses Software (SAS 9.4).Results: The response rate was 88% (88/100), and median participant age was 44 years. Participants were mostly female (83%), professional nurses (65%) with more than 8 years of experience (60%). Median scores were 83% for epidemiology and transmission, 50% for clinical picture, 44% for laboratory diagnosis, 40% for management and 40% for prevention. No difference was noted based on number of years of experience.Conclusion: Considerable gaps in KAP to HBV were noted among primary HCWs in Bloemfontein. Larger studies are needed to ascertain the KAP towards HBV among South African HCWs, to identify areas for enhanced training.Contribution: Hepatitis B virus, an important cause of liver disease in Africa, is poorly identified and managed. Our study highlights the need to strengthen HCW education to ensure individuals are appropriately diagnosed, managed and educated on preventative measures, to reduce the burden of disease. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2025-01-22 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4646 | |
| Source | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Vol 17, No 1 (2025); 8 pages 2071-2936 2071-2928 | |
| Language | eng | |
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