Title of article :
Knowledge, Risk Perceptions, and Behavioral Intentions Related to Hepatitis B among Health Managers in Yazd Province (Iran)
Author/Authors :
Baghianimoghadarn, Mohammad Hossein yazd shahid sadoghi university of medical sciences - Faculty of Health - Department of Health Services, يزد, ايران , Morowatisharifabad, Mohammad Ali yazd shahid sadoghi university of medical sciences - Facult y of Health - Department of Health Education, يزد, ايران , Forghani, Hossein yazd shahid sadoghi university of medical sciences - Facult y of Health - Department of Health Education, يزد, ايران , Zolghadr, Razieh yazd shahid sadoghi university of medical sciences - Faculty of Health - Department of Health Services, يزد, ايران
Abstract :
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a worldwide public health problem of major concern (1). Hepatitis B is spread mainly by exposure to infected blood or bodily secretions such as semen, vaginal discharge, breast milk, and saliva. It is estimated that 350 million individuals worldwide are infected with the virus, which causes 620,000 deaths each year.
