Knowledge, attitudes and practices to hepatitis B among South African primary healthcare staff
Considerable gaps in KAP to HBV were noted among primary HCWs in Bloemfontein. Larger studies are needed to ascertain the KAP towards HBV among South African HCWs, to identify areas for enhanced training.Contribution: Hepatitis B virus, an important cause of liver disease in Africa, is poorly identified and managed. Our study highlights the need to strengthen HCW education to ensure individuals are appropriately diagnosed, managed and educated on preventative measures, to reduce the burden of disease.
Authors
- Sabeehah Vawda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3769-2229)
- Dominique Goedhals (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1241-9111)
- Philippa Clare Matthews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4036-4269)
- Cornel van Rooyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5092-2957)
- Atlegang Mashilo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7622-9570)
- Itumeleng Mompati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7543-2579)
- Refilwe Ramakatane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5422-6585)
- Didintle Sebitloane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0797-0774)
- Naledi Sibi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2910-348X)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University College Hospital (GB)
- University of the Free State (ZA)
- The Francis Crick Institute (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v17i1.4646
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71
Funders
- Universiteit van die Vrystaat