International Journal of Nursing & Care
- ISSN: 2573-8879
Ovais Ullah Shirazi, Ali Akhtar, Samreen Fatima, Shahid Latif, Itzaz Aslam, Umda Tun Nisa, Iram Batool, Haris Shehzad, Mohammad Awais and Zunaira Akbar
An investigational survey of knowledge, attitude and practice of the disease hepatitis B is conducted among the healthy population of Lahore (2016). Study questionnaire was adapted and distributed about 500 individuals. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed. SPSS was used for the analysis of data. The percentage of female about twice the male (65.3% and 33.9% respectively) between 18-39 age group. The overall knowledge regarding hepatitis B such as pathophysiology, source effects, signs and symptoms, possible treatment ways was high and satisfactory. Statistically positive correlation was observed between knowledge and attitude. 34.5% participants think they can get hepatitis B while 28.5% don’t think so. 45.1% feel fear and 15% surprise if they found hepatitis. Mostly preferably want to go doctors and medical professionals if they got such disease or found any sign and symptoms. Mostly think it is costly (27.5%), somewhat expensive (27.8%), reasonable price (20.5%) and not sure where to go (22.3%) are the major and primary reasons that can’t go to doctors and medical professionals. A positive correlation was also observed regarding the practice related to hepatitis B like screening, vaccination, treatment and health education programs. Results concluded from study that a positive attitude and practice can be achieved by better knowledge. This will further help in management and prevention