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KMID : 1157520150110020119
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2015 Volume.11 No. 2 p.119 ~ p.124
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The Prevalence, Knowledge, Opinions and Recognition of C-Type Hepatitis among Korean and Mongolian
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Lee Yu-Jeong
Na Eun-Joo
Yun Mi-Hae
Lee Kyu-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objective: In order to compare the data of the prevalence rate for C-type hepatitis in Korea and Mongolia.
Methods: The authors tested, by use of an Ora Quick Rapid Antibody test kit applied at the gingival mucosa to 200 adults in Korea and 178 in Mongolia. The recognition for C-type hepatitis was surveyed by use of a questionnaire for the some subjects in both countries.
Results: The prevalence rate of C-type hepatitis for adults in Korea was 1.0% and 14.6% in Mongolia. Most of the subjects prefer a test of C-type hepatitis by use of an Ora Quick test kit applied at the oral mucosa, as opposed to a method via a blood test. Most of the subjects thought that testing for C-type hepatitis was very important and the test should be done at dental or medical clinics. Economic factors were paramount in testing for C-type hepatitis in Mongolia however, the antibody test depended on the dentist's professional opinion at a dental clinic in Mongolia. The favorite method for C-type hepatitis test in Mongolia was the blood test because the Ora Quick test kit was not introduced extensively in Mongolia, even though it was thought that an important to test for C-type hepatitis at dental clinics.
Conclusion: Cooperative efforts are important for preventing C-type hepatitis for example, educating and informing people about the danger of C-type hepatitis and early detection.
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KEYWORD
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hepatitis viruses, viruses, hepatitis, Mongolia
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