Public awareness and practical knowledge regarding Hepatitis A, B, and C: a two-country survey

ABSTRACT

To assess the level of public awareness and practical knowledge regarding Hepatitis A, B, and C in two low-endemic countries [Germany and The Netherlands]. Two large-scale surveys [N = 1989 and 668]. Although public awareness was high, practical knowledge regarding differences in the mode of transmission, consequences, and prevention was very low in both countries, especially among those with a lower level of education. Future public health initiatives are warranted to increase knowledge as a first step to empower people, especially those with a lower level of education