**1. Introduction**

Hepatitis is a word combined of two words, "hepatic" meaning liver, and "titis" meaning inflammation. Hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver. It is a viral infection that affects the normal functioning of liver. Hepatitis can be caused by secondary agents like drugs, toxins, medications, and alcohol. In our body, liver performs different functions, such as bile production, filtering of toxins, metabolism of drugs, storage of glycogen, breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, activation of enzymes, and excretion of bilirubin [1]. Globally, about 1 billion people are infected by hepatitis B and among them, 400 million people are suffering from chronic HBV infection [2]. Every year, in Pakistan, 2.4% of people are affected by hepatitis B. This viral infection causes cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Mostly pregnant women are at high risk of getting this infection confirmed by one research work done at district Bannu and 60% of babies got infection from their mothers [3]. In Europe, more than 10 million Europeans suffer from chronic viral hepatitis. The prevalence of HBV is estimated to be around 0.9% and of HCV about 1.1% [4]. In Asia, the Southeast Asia Region of WHO has an estimated 39 million people living with chronic hepatitis B and 10 million people living with chronic hepatitis C [5]. In Pakistan, hepatitis B antigen, hepatitis C infection, and antibodies weighted average were found different in both nonblood giver and blood donors [6]. In Pakistan, from epidemiological data, it was estimated that the spread of HCV will increase about 3.9% to 5.1% from 2016–30 [7]. So far, four (A, B, C, and D) out of eight reported genotypes were identified. Genotypes A, B, and C were predominant. HBV genotype C was the most predominant in this collection [8].

Why current study is a need: As Pakistan is the second largest country in the world after China, that is, with high prevalence of hepatitis B and C. People of Pakistan have a lack of knowledge and awareness regarding hepatitis. The current study is needed to evaluate the knowledge, transmission mode, vaccination available, and treatment availability of hepatitis B and C [9].

Aims and objectives: The aim of this study is to**:** Screen the community population for hepatitis B and C. To evaluate the knowledge and awareness of community population regarding hepatitis transmission mode, treatment, vaccination availability, and preventive measures. Educate the community population regarding hepatitis [10].
