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March 28, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Knowledge perception and preventive practices of Hepatitis B infection among young adults in Lagos Island Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

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TATolulope Omotola AjayiUniversity of LagosSASamuel Oluwadamilare AwojideUniversity of LagosMNMichelle Chinonye NkamigboUniversity of Lagos

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Implication

Cross-sectional study assesses hepatitis B knowledge and behaviors in young adults, indicating significant gaps in prevention.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among young adults in Lagos Island.
  • Descriptive cross-sectional study design
  • Survey of 371 young adults aged 18–35
  • Multistage random sampling technique
  • Use of structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire
  • Data analysis using Epi Info 7.1 with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests
  • 74.7% of respondents had heard of Hepatitis B
  • 69% demonstrated good knowledge, with gaps in transmission and complications
  • 96.8% exhibited positive perceptions such as willingness to be vaccinated or screened
  • Only 20.2% had been vaccinated and 30.3% had undergone screening
  • Significant associations found between education level, knowledge, perception, and preventive practices

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Ajayi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c7722a8bbfbc51511e270ahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01770-z
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