chronic hepatitis B and C

Level of physicians’ awareness of epidemiology, outcomes, prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C

Objective. To evaluate a level of physicians’ awareness of the specific issues of epidemiology, outcomes, prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C. Materials and Methods. The anonymous questioning was performed among 120 physicians (record of service in a given specialty ranged from 8.1 to 18.6 years) in Kirov city and region. The participants were represented by the following specialties: pediatricians – 41.7% (n=50), obstetricians/gynecologists – 35.8% (n=43), and dentists – 22.