scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Hepatitis B Prevention and Immunization of Pregnant Women and Mothers in Viet Nam

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi T. Hang Pham ◽  
Thuy X. Nguyen ◽  
Dong T. Nguyen ◽  
Chau M. Luu ◽  
Bac D. Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Vaccine Coverage ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Chronic Hbv ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

ABSTRACTBackground and AimVietnam’s high burden of liver cancer is largely attributable to the high prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). Infection at birth due to mother-to-child (MTC) transmission is the most common cause of chronic HBV in Vietnam and increases the risk of liver cancer later in life. This study was undertaken to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women and mothers in Vietnam concerning HBV prevention and immunization.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Quang Ninh and Hoa Binh provinces in 2017. A pre-designed questionnaire was administered to women when they received care at primary and tertiary maternal health clinics. Correct responses were summarized as knowledge scores. Data was analyzed using a multivariable regression model across participant demographics.ResultsAmong the 404 women surveyed, 57.6% were pregnant and 42.4% were postpartum. Despite 73.5% of participants reporting having received information about HBV during their pregnancy, gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are evident. Overall, only 10.6% provided correct answers to all questions regarding HBV transmission routes and prevention measures. Around half of the participants incorrectly believed that HBV is transmitted through sneezing, contaminated water or sharing foods with chronic HBV patients. Although 96.4% of participants believed that HBV vaccination is necessary for infants, only 69.1% were willing to have their own child vaccinated within 24 hours. More than a third of participants expressed concern about having casual contacts or sharing foods with chronic HBV patients. In multivariable analysis, having received information about HBV during their pregnancy were consistently associated with better knowledge score for transmission, prevention and immunization. However, knowledge of women who received information about HBV during their pregnancy was still suboptimal.ConclusionsThe results highlight the need to prioritize educating pregnant women and mothers in future public health campaigns in order to increase knowledge, reduce misperception, and improve HBV vaccine coverage in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses and doctors about the vertical transmission of hepatitis B

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1030-1038 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabela Cristina de Miranda Goncalves ◽  
Maria Jacirema Ferreira Goncalves
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Vertical Transmission ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Maternity Hospital ◽  
Positive Serology ◽  
Serological Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

OBJECTIVE: to identify knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians and nurses of the Family Health Strategy and a maternity hospital unit about vertical transmission of hepatitis B. METHOD: a cross-sectional study with a self-administered questionnaire applied to professionals. The data were analyzed according to professional category and site of action, whose differences were tested by χ2 and significance <5%. RESULTS: professionals recognize viral hepatitis as a disease of compulsory notification; however, not everyone knows its mechanisms of transmission. A large portion of professionals requested serological tests, specifying the marker, especially physicians. The majority of family health nurses did not indicate hepatitis B vaccine for pregnant women, although they knew the immunization schedule. The majority of physicians on the maternity unit had proper knowledge about prevention of vertical transmission. CONCLUSION: the differences in the knowledge, attitudes and practices about vertical transmission of hepatitis B revealed that the population is at risk, since not all the professionals involved know or properly perform control strategies for vertical transmission of hepatitis B. Nurses dominated vaccination aspects and physicians dominated aspects related to the management of cases with positive serology.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Obstetric Ultrasound at Mulago Hospital: A Cross-sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janvier Maniragena ◽  
Derrick Kasozi ◽  
Gonzaga Roy Mubuuke ◽  
Erick Jacob Murachi
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Waiting Time ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Ultrasound Scan ◽  
Obstetric Ultrasound ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Obstetric Ultrasonography ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Introduction: Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) is globally recognized as one of the ways through which maternal mortality can be reduced. Pregnant women’s knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are thought to influence their response towards obstetric ultrasonography. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric sonography at Mulago hospital.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that involved 300 pregnant women who reported for obstetric sonography at Mulago hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Consecutive sampling technique was used to recruit participants into the study. The data was collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and was analyzed quantitatively into descriptive statistical tables, percentages and graphs using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 25.0 software.Results: The study had a response rate of 100%. Most participants had good knowledge of obstetric ultrasound scan. However, there was a misconception that ultrasound has harmful effects. Generally, participants had a positive attitude but poor practices towards obstetric ultrasound scan. Long waiting time and lack of privacy were reported by most participants as leading factors that contributed to the poor practices. Conclusion: This study shows that the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound in Mulago hospital were good. However, their practices were poor. The concerns that need to be addressed in order to improve their practices include patient’s privacy, waiting time and the misconception regarding the safety of ultrasound that it can cause cancer.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional study of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in Rwandan high-risk groups: unexpected findings on prevalence and its determinants

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e054039
Author(s):  
Justine Umutesi ◽  
Carolina Klett-Tammen ◽  
Sabin Nsanzimana ◽  
G Krause ◽  
J J Ott
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chronic Hbv Infection ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Chronic Hbv

ObjectivesUsing secondary data from 208 079 Rwandans, we determined the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among high-risk groups and its demographic, geographical and health-related determinants.DesignIn this cross-sectional study, we obtained and analysed data from a national hepatitis B vaccination and screening campaign conducted in Rwanda in 2017. We performed logistic regression to examine associations between chronic HBV infection and related factors such as risk status and geographical characteristics.SettingIndividuals were sampled nationally in all 30 districts across 4 provinces and the city of Kigali and all prisons in Rwanda.ParticipantsThe study involves 208 079 individuals at high risk including prisoners and other high-risk groups (oHRG).Main outcomeThe primary outcome for our study was hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg) prevalence.FindingsFrom 208 079 adults participants, 206 517 (99.2%) had valid HBsAg results, 4.3% of 64 944 prisoners and 4.0% of 140 985 oHRG were HBV positive. The prevalence was higher in Northern Province 5.1%, (95% CI 4.8 to 5.4). In multivariate analysis, the odds of infection decreased with increasing age, and hepatitis C antibody positivity reduced the odds for chronic HBV (OR 0.58, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.66 and OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.62 to 0.89 among oHRG and prisoners, respectively). In addition, being female was associated with lower odds of HBV (OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.66 to 0.74 and OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.65 to 0.98 among oHRG and prisoners, respectively).ConclusionWe found that individuals below 55 years of age and individuals who belong to high-risk groups (ie, sex workers, injection drug users, men who have sex with men, etc) have a higher probability of chronic HBV infection. Infection with chronic hepatitis C virus was not correlated with chronic HBV infection in our study population. Potential explanations include differential routes of transmission, specific immunological and pathophysiological factors or different effects of health prevention and control programmes.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES ON VIRAL HEPATITIS B AND C IN HEALTH-CARE SETTINGS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Viral Hepatitis C ◽  
Viral Hepatitis B ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Introduction: The establishment of occupational health in all health structures, the improvement of working conditions and the generalization of antiviral B vaccination have contributed to the virtual disappearance of occupational viral hepatitis B and the very significant reduction in the incidence of viral hepatitis C. Aim: to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on viral hepatitis B and C in health-care settings. Method: cross sectional study using questionnaire. Results: The latter was significantly higher for physicians (72.4%) than for support staff (66.8%) and nurses (60.5%)Viral hepatitis was feared by 82% of caregivers. Only 47.4% of the staff claimed to be correctly vaccinated against hepatitis B. Conclusion: The prevention of occupational viral hepatitis B and C is an objective set by the recommendations issued by the WHO and the CDC. Keyword: Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices of hepatitis B prevention and immunization of pregnant women and mothers in northern Vietnam

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e0208154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi T. Hang Pham ◽  
Thuy X. Le ◽  
Dong T. Nguyen ◽  
Chau M. Luu ◽  
Bac D. Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Hepatitis B Prevention ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices
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