| Author | Garbin, Cléa Adas Saliba | |
| Author | Souza, Neila Paula de | |
| Author | Moimaz, Suzely Adas Saliba | |
| Author | Garbin, Artênio José Ísper | |
| Author | Villar, Livia Melo | |
| Access date | 2018-06-21T12:15:04Z | |
| Available date | 2018-06-21T12:15:04Z | |
| Document date | 2017 | |
| Citation | GARBIN, Cléa Adas Saliba; et al. A cross cultural study regarding HCV patients` kownledge about viral transmission and attitudes regarding toothbrush care. Biosci. J., v.33, n.5, p.1381-1388, Sept../ Oct. 2017. | pt_BR |
| ISSN | 1516-3725 | pt_BR |
| URI | https://www.arca.fiocruz.br/handle/icict/27032 | |
| Language | eng | pt_BR |
| Rights | open access | |
| Subject in Portuguese | Vírus da hepatite C | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Saliva | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Transmissão | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Conhecimento | pt_BR |
| Subject in Portuguese | Escovação Dentária | pt_BR |
| Title | A cross sectional study regarding HCV patients` konwledge about viral transmission and attitudes regarding toothbrush care | pt_BR |
| Alternative title | Estudo transversal sobre o conhecimento da transmissão viral e as atitudes em relação aos cuidados com as escovas dentárias entre pacientes infectados com o HCV | pt_BR |
| Type | Article | |
| Abstract | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is transmitted mainly by parenteral route, although, some studies have
pointed the potential of transmission by sharing infected instruments, like toothbrushes. The aim of this study was to
investigate the knowledge about viral transmission among HCV infected individuals and attitudes regarding toothbrush
care. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 112 HCV-infected individuals from Uberlandia City, Minas Gerais
State (Southeast Brazil). Data were collected through a questionnaire containing demographic data and other questions
(correct responses were given one point, incorrect and uncertain responses were given zero point) about knowledge of
HCV transmission (6 items in total; scores lower than 4 points indicated poor knowledge level and scores equal or higher
than 4 indicated good knowledge level); attitudes regarding toothbrush care (7 items; scores 0 to 3 indicated inadequate
attitudes, and scores higher than 3 indicated adequate attitudes). The statistical analysis included Chi-square test, Exact
Fisher’s test and Maximum Likelihood Estimation (p < 0.05 was considered significant). Out of the 112 questionnaires
distributed, 85 (response rate: 75.9%) were included. Most individuals were male (60%), Caucasian (69.4%), aged more
than 51 years (51.7%), had attended pre-school (35.1%), and had incomes up to $525.2 per month (49.4%). Fifty four
percent of individuals showed good Knowledge level of HCV transmission; 43.5% did not identify HCV transmission
through toothbrushes and 80% did not believe in HCV transmission by saliva. A significant association were observed
between Knowledge level of HCV and age (p= 0.020); and education level (p= 0.000). Forty-five HCV-infected
individuals (64.70%) had adequate attitudes regarding toothbrushes care. Significant associations were observed between
toothbrush care level and: age (p= 0.005); education level (p= 0.000); and family income (p= 0.038). HCV-infected
individuals showed good knowledge level about main aspects of HCV infection and adequate attitudes regarding
toothbrush care. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba, SP, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba, SP, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba, SP, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Odontologia Preventiva e Social. Araçatuba, SP, Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Affilliation | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz. Instituto Oswaldo Cruz. Laboratório de Hepatites Virais. Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brasil. | pt_BR |
| Subject | Hepatitis C virus | pt_BR |
| Subject | Knowledge | pt_BR |
| Subject | Saliva | pt_BR |
| Subject | Toothbrushing | pt_BR |
| Subject | Transmission | pt_BR |
| e-ISSN | 1981-3163 | |
| xmlui.metadata.dc.subject.ods | 04 Educação de qualidade | |
