How aware are patients about hepatitis? A KAP [knowledge, attitude and practices] survey of pregnant women

ABSTRACT

Hepatitis B and C have become major public health problems worldwide. Estimates of prevalence of these diseases in Pakistan range from 5-15% . This places a huge financial burden on the available health resources. Currently available drugs for the treatment of hepatitis are very expensive and achieve eradication of the disease in around 50% of patients. The best strategy for controlling the menace of hepatitis and its complications lies in prevention. Any such plan should focus on public education. Considerable myths and misconceptions abound in the general public about hepatitis especially about the mode of spread and preventive measures: