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Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members

Syed Kumail Hasan Kazmi, Ali Ghazanfer, Gluman Murtaza Gondal, Tasawar Hussain, Yamna Nasir.


Abstract
Objective: To access awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Fauji Foundation Hospital over a period of 6 months. The number of participants was 350 which was calculated using the OpenAI calculator were asked to fill a self-made questionnaire after their consent.
Results: The average age of the participants was 47 years. It was believed that 63.4% of the participants that chronic hepatitis B was transmitted in the same manner as chronic hepatitis C. The participants believed that HBV was transmitted by blood (49.4%), transmitted from mother to newborn (69.7%), transmitted by sharing plates and drinking glasses (79.4%) and by coughing (87.4%).91.1% had heard about hepatitis B vaccination and believed that it was effective in preventing hepatitis. None of the participants knew about the exact number of vaccine dose required. It was known by 29.4% of the participants that newborns can be given hepatitis B vaccinations. 58.9% received vaccinations.
Conclusion: Hepatitis B is a preventable infectious disease. Hepatitis B vaccination is affordable and effective. The lack of knowledge regarding hepatitis B vaccination is an important factor regarding spread of hepatitis B.

Key words: Hepatitis B and C, vaccination, knowledge, awareness, transmission, prevention.


 
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Kazmi SKH, Ghazanfer A, Gondal GM, Hussain T, Nasir Y. Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 66-69.

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Kazmi SKH, Ghazanfer A, Gondal GM, Hussain T, Nasir Y. Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=241888 [Access: February 21, 2026].

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Kazmi SKH, Ghazanfer A, Gondal GM, Hussain T, Nasir Y. Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. RMJ. 2026; 51(1): 66-69.


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Kazmi SKH, Ghazanfer A, Gondal GM, Hussain T, Nasir Y. Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. RMJ. (2026), [cited February 21, 2026]; 51(1): 66-69.


Harvard Style

Kazmi, S. K. H., Ghazanfer, . A., Gondal, . G. M., Hussain, . T. & Nasir, . Y. (2026) Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. RMJ, 51 (1), 66-69.


Turabian Style

Kazmi, Syed Kumail Hasan, Ali Ghazanfer, Gluman Murtaza Gondal, Tasawar Hussain, and Yamna Nasir. 2026. Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 66-69.


Chicago Style

Kazmi, Syed Kumail Hasan, Ali Ghazanfer, Gluman Murtaza Gondal, Tasawar Hussain, and Yamna Nasir. "Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 66-69.


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Kazmi, Syed Kumail Hasan, Ali Ghazanfer, Gluman Murtaza Gondal, Tasawar Hussain, and Yamna Nasir. "Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members." Rawal Medical Journal 51.1 (2026), 66-69. Print.


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Kazmi, S. K. H., Ghazanfer, . A., Gondal, . G. M., Hussain, . T. & Nasir, . Y. (2026) Awareness of hepatitis B and its vaccination among patients of hepatitis C and their family members. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (1), 66-69.


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