Public awareness and knowledge of liver health and diseases in Singapore.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Despite efforts in controlling and managing liver diseases, significant health issues remain. This study aims to evaluate the degree of public awareness and knowledge regarding liver health and diseases in Singapore.

Methods

A cross-sectional, self-reported, web-based questionnaire was administered to 500 adult individuals. Questionnaire items pertained to knowledge and awareness of overall liver health, liver diseases and their associated risk factors.

Results

Sixty-four percent of respondents were ≥35 years old and 54.0% were male. While majority agreed that regular screening was important for liver health (91.2%), only 65.4% attended health screening within recent 2 years. Hepatitis B had more awareness than hepatitis C among the respondents. Abo

SUBMITTER: Tan CK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature