Community Youths Health Campaign Foundation, Nigeria
Research
Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Hepatitis B Infection among Ogbomosho L.G.A Dwellers: A Cross- Sectional Study
Author(s): Akinbode Olaniyan, Gabriel Oke, Precious Folaranmi and Busayo Adetunji*
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes a global health problem with a high level of morbidity and mortality. Individuals are at higher risk of acquiring the disease. Attitudes related to health are influenced by varying aspects of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP). The purpose
of this study was to examine the KAP level of Residents towards HBV virus infection in Ogbomosho, Nigeria.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive locality-based study was conducted in seven (7) L.G.A of Ogbomosho. A pre-tested organized questionnaire was designed and implemented to explore KAP as regards HBV infection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21 was utilized
to conduct statistical analysis and examine the data. Chi square test was used to determine the relationship between categorical variable.
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DOI:
10.37421/2736-6189.2020.5.205
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