Objective To investigate the awareness of hepatitis C in medical staff, as well as to suggest strategies for hepatitis C control.
Methods Using a three-stage-sampling approach, four districts were selected in Shanghai and 3 200 medical staff in key departments from primary to tertiary hospitals in all selected districts were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used in data analysis.
Results There were significant differences of the awareness across different hospital grades and different education levels (P < 0.05). The awareness rate in the medical staff in secondary and tertiary hospitals was higher than those in primary ones, and the awareness rate increased with higher education level (Ptrend < 0.05). The impact factors associated with the awareness of hepatitis C included hospital grades and education levels.
Conclusion The training on hepatitis C in the medical staff should be enforced, especially to the staff in primary hospitals or with lower education.
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