Evaluation of immune response to hepatitis B vaccine among health care workers at a tertiary care hospital in south India: a retrospective record based study

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is two to four times higher than that of the general population due to repeated exposure. To determine the hepatitis B (hep B) vaccination status, non-response rate to (hep B) and its determinants among HCWs at a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India. A secondary analysis of the medical records of a group of HCWs who joined the hospital from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2016 was done. A total of 451 HCWs received the vaccine at the study hospital. Mean age of the HCWs was 25.3±6.1 years, majority 374 (82.1%) of them were females and joined as staff nurses 213 (47.2%). Only 164 (36.3%) had received all 3 doses of hep B vaccination. Complete vaccination with (hep B) among HCWs was poor. Health education and suitable administrative controls must be instituted to ensure protection.

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Immune Response to Hepatitis B Vaccine in Health Care Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in South India

Indian Journal of Microbiology Research ◽

10.5958/2394-5478.2015.00016.3 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 210

Author(s):

K Pavani ◽

Srinivas MS Rao ◽

M Samhitha ◽

EV Vinayaraj ◽

S. Manick Dass ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Immune Response ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

South India ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Care Workers

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HBV and HCV in Health care workers and students of a newly established Tertiary care hospital at Rishikesh: Prevalence and immunity status

Indian Journal of Community Health ◽

10.47203/ijch.2020.v32i02.028 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 454-457

Author(s):

Pratima Gupta ◽

Neelam Kaistha ◽

Balramji Omar

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Nursing Faculty ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Serological Tests ◽

Hbv Vaccination ◽

Care Workers ◽

B Virus

Background: Hepatitis B and C cause serious infectious disease of the liver which affects millions of people worldwide. More than 2 billion people living today have been infected with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) at some time in their lives and about 350 million people are carriers of the virus. Aim: To detect HBV and HCV infection and assess HBV immunity status amongst healthcare workers, medical students and nursing students at AIIMS Rishikesh. Methods: 135 participants (Medical faculty, Nursing Faculty, Resident Doctors, laboratory technicians, laboratory attendants, medical and nursing students) were enrolled for the study. Serological tests HBsAg, anti-hepatitis C virus antibodies (anti-HCV), anti-HBs antibodies, were performed. None were positive for HBsAg 1.5% were positive for Anti HCV antibodies and 61.75% had protective levels of antiHBs. Conclusion: HBV vaccination and screening for HBV, HCV, and anti-HBs of all HCW and students at time of entry should be done. Yearly screening thereafter should be done to check as follow up. Regular training on HBV vaccination and safe practices should be emphasized at all levels of HCW.

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