Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 12(5), pp. 904 - 917
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120513
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Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude towards Hepatitis B Infection Prevention among Women of Reproductive Age

Linda Safura Mahama ¹, Adadow Yidana ^2,*
1 Department of Population and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Ghana
² Department of Social and Behavioral Change, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Ghana

ABSTRACT

The infection of the Hepatitis B virus is a major issue of public health importance in Ghana, with a prevalence of 12.3%. Knowledge and attitude toward hepatitis B infection prevention among women of reproductive age are crucial in its prevention. The study identified predictors of knowledge and attitude toward hepatitis B virus among women of reproductive age. The study employed a community-based cross-sectional study design. The study selected 420 participants using a simple random sampling technique. The tool for the data collection was a questionnaire while STAT was used in the analysis. About 88% had knowledge with 73% positive attitude toward Hepatitis B virus infection. Couples with Tertiary education were 5.3 times more likely to know about the virus. Pregnant women aged 28-40 weeks were 10.3 times more likely to have good knowledge about the virus. Being a dressmaker or hairdresser was associated with 3.4 times more likelihood of exhibiting a positive attitude towards the virus. A household with 1-4 people was 5.7 times more likely to undertake a preventive practice towards the virus. Based on these revelations, the study concludes that tertiary partner educational attainment and gestational age of 28-40 weeks predict participants' knowledge. The study recommends that stakeholders in health should increase funding for sensitization using the media and health facilities to create awareness of hepatitis B infection and preventive measures.

KEYWORDS
Knowledge, Attitude, Hepatitis B, Reproductive Age, Prevention

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Linda Safura Mahama , Adadow Yidana , "Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude towards Hepatitis B Infection Prevention among Women of Reproductive Age," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 904 - 917, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120513.

(b). APA Format:
Linda Safura Mahama , Adadow Yidana (2024). Predictors of Knowledge and Attitude towards Hepatitis B Infection Prevention among Women of Reproductive Age. Universal Journal of Public Health, 12(5), 904 - 917. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2024.120513.