Knowledge about Hepatitis E and Influencing Factors among Residents in Qingdao: a Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Hepatitis E infection is an important problem in developing countries.Hepatitis E vaccination is important for prevention but it influenced by the resident's knowledge. The Qingdao residents' knowledge of hepatitis E is still unknown. This study used online survey on the Wechat platform for investigation. Chi-square test was used to compare the hepatitis E influencing factors between subgroups. Binary logistic regression was used for multiple factor analysis to explore the hepatitis E influencing factors.We have found the total awareness rate of hepatitis E was 60.51%. Females, aged between 51 and 60, aged 61 and above, worked in governmentaffiliated departments were found to have higher awareness rate than other subgroups. The participants who have family members infected with hepatitis E were found to have lower awareness rate. The government and relevant departments should focus on the education of the hepatitis E vaccination and the disease process.