Table 1 Comparison of participants’ hepatitis B knowledge before and after online training
Questions | Pre-course correct answer | Post-course correct answer | McNemar’s test | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | |||
Q1. Symptoms of chronic hepatitis B (single choice) a. Always has symptoms b. Most of time is symptomatic c. Usually is asymptomatic | 760 (81.6) | 896 (96.1) | 120.10 | <0.001 |
Q2. Complications of chronic hepatitis B (single choice) a. Liver damage and cirrhosis b. Liver cancer c. Premature death d. All of the above | 773 (82.9) | 859 (92.2) | 57.78 | <0.001 |
Q3. Transmission routes of hepatitis B (multiple choices) a. Contaminated food and water b. Contaminated blood c. Reuse of needle and syringes d. Unprotected sex with infected person e. Infected mother infect the newborn during delivery f. Shake hands with infected persons g. Sneezing or coughing h. Share food and utensils with infected person | 470 (50.4) | 711 (76.3) | 186.76 | <0.001 |
Q4. Ways to prevent the transmission of hepatitis B (multiple choices) a. Make sure food is well cooked b. Get hepatitis B vaccination c. Avoid reuse of needles and syringes d. Avoid drinking contaminated water | 542 (58.2) | 773 (82.9) | 180.88 | <0.001 |
Q5. Regular checkup tests for persons with chronic hepatitis B (multiple choices) a. AFP test b. ALT test c. Abdominal ultrasound d. No need to test when there is no symptoms | 379 (40.7) | 742 (79.6) | 331.91 | <0.001 |
Q6. Types of hepatitis that can lead to chronic infection (multiple choices) a. Hepatitis A b. Hepatitis B c. Hepatitis C | 500 (53.7) | 602 (64.6) | 51.00 | <0.001 |
All 6 questions | 183 (19.6) | 395 (42.4) | 187.27 | <0.001 |