A positive attitude among primary healthcare providers predicts better hepatitis B prevention practices: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in Wakiso district, Central Uganda
Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Paul Alex Kimoga Zirimala, Samuel Etajak, Saul Kamukama, Mathias Seviiri, Mary Nakafeero, Aisha Nalugya, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Edwinah Atusingwize, Justine Bukenya, Richard K. Mugambe
Abstract
PHCPs who were more knowledgeable about HBV infection were more likely to have a positive attitude. In turn, having a positive attitude was associated with better HBV infection prevention practices. There is a need to sensitise PHCPs on HBV infection, and provision of screening and vaccination services in order to address the KAP gaps.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCross-sectional studyHealth carePoisson regressionFamily medicineHepatitis B virusHepatitis BEnvironmental healthInternal medicinePopulationImmunologyVirusEconomicsPathologyEconomic growthHepatitis B Virus StudiesVaccine Coverage and HesitancyHepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology