@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9996816,
	  title     = {Level of Behavioral Development for Hepatitis C Virus Cases versus Their Contacts: Does Infection Make a Difference and What Is Beyond?},
	  author    = {Ammal M. Metwally and  Lobna A. El Etreby and  Rehan M. Saleh and  Ghada Abdrabou and  Somia I. Salama and  Amira Orabi and  Mohamed Abdelrahman},
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	  abstract     = {Hepatitis C virus infection is a public health threat in Egypt. To control infection, efforts should be spent to encourage healthy behavior. This study aimed to assess the level of behavioral development in order to create a positive environment for the adoption of the recommended behaviors. The study was conducted over one year from Jan. 2011 till Jan. 2012.Knowledge, attitude and behavior of 540 HCV patients and 102 of their contacts were assessed and the level of behavioral development was determined. The study revealed that the majority of patients and contacts knew that HCV infection is dangerous with perceived concern for early diagnosis and treatment. More than 75% knew the correct modes of transmission. The assessment showed positive attitudes towards the recommended practices with intention to adopt those practices. Strategies of creating opportunities to continue the recommended behaviors should be adopted together with the reinforcement of social support.
},
	    journal   = {International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences},
	  volume    = {7},
	  number    = {12},
	  year      = {2013},
	  pages     = {918 - 926},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9996816},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/84},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 84, 2013},
	}