Awareness of viral hepatitis infection among adult individuals attending primary health care centers in alhasa city of ministry of health, saudi arabia, 2018-2019

Background: Viral hepatitis infection is a global health problem. It is considered one of the major health concerns because of the potential epidemic spread with high risk of mortality and morbidity. There are five types of viral hepatitis, which are hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. However, the most common with the greatest concern are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Methodology: A cross sectional survey was done in Alhasa MOH PHCs to assess the awareness of hepatitis A,B,C viral infection among individuals.
Result: Overall the awareness about viral hepatitis infection was low. The mean knowledge score was significantly higher among married individuals about hepatitis B virus infection. The mean knowledge score was significantly higher in favor of college students.
Conclusion: The research show that there were low knowledge regarding the overall knowledge of the hepatitis infection in the area, which is resemblance to other studies done in the same topic. The study show the need for more awareness of prevention measures and awareness of the danger and complications that can be caused by the infection of the hepatitis A,B, and C. The lowest knowledge was the knowledge of the complications of the infection, which will not make people take actions when see any symptoms of the infection