Assessment of Hepatitis B Vaccination Status and Associated Factors among Healthcare Workers in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia 2020

Table 2

Knowledge of HCWs on hepatitis B virus infection.

Knowledge item	Correct answer
		Percent (%)
Transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids of an infected person	197	81.7
Transmitted through sexual contact	184	76.3
Transmitted from mother to baby during delivery	143	59.3
Transmission through needle stick injury	184	76.3
HBV infection can be complicated by chronic hepatitis	179	74.6
HBV infection be complicated by cirrhosis	171	71.3
HBV infection be complicated by hepatocellular carcinoma	141	58.8
HBV infection be complicated by hepatic failure	173	72.1
HBV can be prevented by immunization	230	95.8
HBV can be prevented by wearing appropriate protective means	173	72.1
HBV can be prevented by avoiding unsafe sexual practice	163	67.9
Overall knowledge level
Good knowledge	168	69.7