Table 2 Student responses to the known modes of transmission of HBV
From: Factors affecting HBV vaccination in a Medical training College in Kenya: A mixed methods Study
Which of the following are the modes of transmission of HBV?a | Yes n(%) | No n(%) |
|---|---|---|
Transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products (n = 451) | 429 (95.1) | 22 (4.9) |
Unprotected sexual intercourse (n = 430) | 310 (72.1) | 120 (27.9) |
Mother to child transmission (n = 407) | 301 (75.0) | 106 (26.0) |
Scarification, tattooing and shaving (n = 381) | 226 (59.3) | 155 (40.7) |
Handling contaminated surfaces (n = 397) | 271 (68.3) | 126 (31.7) |
Handling contaminated equipment (n = 401) | 294 (73.3) | 107 (26.7) |
Splashes from contaminated fluids (n = 398) | 334 (83.9) | 64 (16.1) |
Needle-stick injuries (n = 423) | 392 (92.7) | 31(7.3) |
Cosmetic procedures (n = 395) | 249 (63.0) | 146 (37.0) |
Dental procedures (n = 377) | 223 (59.2) | 154 (40.9) |
Injecting drug use (n = 417) | 372 (89.2) | 45 (10.8) |