scholarly journals FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERILAKU TERHADAP KEPATUHAN PENGGUNAAN ALAT PELINDUNG DIRI (APD) UNTUK PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT AKIBAT KERJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Sudarmo Sudarmo ◽  
Zairin Noor Helmi ◽  
Lenie Marlinae

Rumah Sakit merupakan tempat kerja serta tempat berkumpulnya orang-orang sehat (petugas dan pengunjung) dan orang- orang sakit (pasien) sehingga rumah sakit merupakan tempat kerja yang mempunyai risiko tinggi terhadap penyakit akibat kerja maupun penyakit akibat kecelakaan kerja. Resiko kontak dengan agen penyakit menular, dengan darah dan cairan tubuh maupun tertusuk jarum, instrumen tajam yang dapat berperan sebagai tranmisi berbagai penyakit, seperti hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, perawat merupakan petugas kesehatan terbanyak dengan komposisi hampir 60% dari seluruh petugas kesehatan di rumah sakit dan salah satu profesi yang sering terkena penyakit akibat kerja karena perawat tenaga kesehatan yang 24 jam berada di samping dan bersentuhan dengan pasien, terlebih perawat bedah yang bekerja di kamar operasi yang banyak melakukan tindakan dengan memakai instrumen tajam, suasana kerja dengan tekanan stres yang tinggi, kelelahan yang berpotensi menyebabkan kecelakaan kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menganalisa factor-faktor perilaku terhadap kepatuhan penggunaan alat pelindung diri (APD) pada perawat bedah di Instalasi Bedah Sentral RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin. Penelitian ini mengunakan metode observasional analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini, yaitu seluruh perawat bedah di IBS RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin, Sedangkan pengambilan sampel berdasarkan metode Simple Ramdom Sampling, menggunakan rumus cross sectional study dengan jumlah sampel 81 orang. Data dianalisa  menggunakan uji regresi logistik dengan  model backward stepwise conditional. Hasil uji analisa regresi logistik, yang paling berpengaruh terhadap variabel kepatuhan adalah variabel pengawasan dengan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0,700  (70,0%) dan variabel ketersediaan APD dengan nilai kofisien regresi sebesar 0,678 (67,8%). Berdasarkan uji simultan adalah 84,1%, sangat kuat bahwa kepatuhan perawat bedah benar-benar nyata/signifikan dipengaruhi faktor perilaku yang menjadi variabel dalam penelitian ini yaitu : sikap, lama kerja, pengawasan, ketersediaan APD, teman sejawat, persepsi dan hanya 15,9% saja faktor lain di luar variabel-variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang bisa mempengaruhi kepatuhan perawat dalam menggunakan APD di IBS RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin.Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pengawasan perawat dan ketersediaan APD terhadap kepatuhan penggunaan APD di IBS RSUD Ulin Banjarmasin. Oleh karena itu pengawasan dan ketersediaan APD di IBS RSUD Ulin  perlu dipertahankan  dan ditingkatkan lagi sehingga kepatuhan penggunaan APD ini dapat menjadi budaya dalam bekerja khususnya di kamar operasi, hal ini dapat mencegah penyakit akibat kerja (PAK) dan Kecelakaan Akibat Kerja (KAK).

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olusegun A. Adeyemi ◽  
Andrew Mitchell ◽  
Ashley Shutt ◽  
Trevor A. Crowell ◽  
Nicaise Ndembi ◽  
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Abstract Background Despite the development of a safe and efficacious hepatitis B vaccine in 1982, the hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Due to shared risk factors for virus acquisition, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) living with HIV are at increased risk of HBV. We estimated the prevalence of HBV and associated factors for MSM and TGW living with or without HIV in Nigeria. Methods Since March 2013, TRUST/RV368 has recruited MSM and TGW in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria using respondent driven sampling. Participants with HIV diagnosis, enrollment as of June 2015, and available plasma were selected for a cross-sectional study and retrospectively tested for hepatitis B surface antigen and HBV DNA. Logistic regression models were used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for factors associated with prevalent HBV infection. Results A total of 717 MSM and TGW had a median age of 25 years (interquartile range [IQR]: 21–27), 5% self-reported HBV vaccination, 61% were living with HIV, 10% had prevalent HBV infection and 6% were HIV-HBV co-infected. HIV mono-infected as compared to HIV-HBV co-infected had a higher median CD4 T cell count [425 (IQR: 284–541) vs. 345 (IQR: 164–363) cells/mm3, p = 0.03] and a lower median HIV RNA viral load [4.2 (IQR: 2.3–4.9) vs. 4.7 (IQR: 3.9–5.4) log10copies/mL, p < 0.01]. The only factor independently associated with HBV was self-report of condomless sex at last anal intercourse (OR: 2.2, 95% CI: 1.3, 3.6). HIV infection was not independently associated with HBV (OR: 1.0, 95% CI: 0.7–1.6). Conclusion HBV prevalence was moderately high but did not differ by HIV in this cohort of MSM and TGW. Recent condomless sex was associated with elevated HBV risk, reinforcing the need to increase communication and education on condom use among key populations in Nigeria. Evaluating use of concurrent HIV antiretroviral therapy with anti-HBV activity may confirm the attenuated HBV prevalence for those living with HIV.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaldet Mekonnen Estifanos ◽  
Chen Hui ◽  
Afewerki Weldezgi Tesfai ◽  
Mekonnen Estifanos Teklu ◽  
Matiwos Araya Ghebrehiwet ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Youth in general and young females, in particular, remain at the center of HIV/AIDS epidemic. To avoid and prevent HIV infection, comprehensive knowledge as well as correct understanding of transmission and prevention strategies are crucial. Thus, the aim of this study is to explore the predictors of comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS and accepting attitude towards PLWHIV. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey. A two-stage probability sampling method was applied and data were collected using a standard questionnaire. Of the total 8674 women aged 15–49 years, 1971 eligible women aged 15–24 years were included in this analysis. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23. A Chi-square test followed by logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between specific explanatory variables and outcome variables. The results were reported using odds ratios with 95% confidence interval. P value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results Overall, 99.3% of the unmarried women aged 15–24 years were aware of HIV/AIDS, but only 51.9% had comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS. Around 70% of the respondents were aware that "using condoms every time when having sex" and "having only one faithful uninfected partner" can prevent HIV transmission. About 68% of the unmarried women rejected at least two common local misconceptions about HIV/AIDS. An alarmingly small (20.6%) proportion of the respondents had a positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV. All variables were significantly associated with having comprehensive knowledge on HIV/AIDS in the unadjusted logistic regression analysis. After adjustment, older age (20–24 years), being educated, wealthier, and ever been tested for HIV/AIDS became predictors of adequate comprehensive HIV/AIDS knowledge. Moreover, respondents with adequate comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS were more likely (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.30–2.08) to have a positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV than their counterparts. Conclusion Our study demonstrated a remarkably high level of awareness about HIV/AIDS among study participants, but the knowledge and positive acceptance attitude towards PLWHIV were not encouraging. Thus, endeavors to expand and strengthen educational campaigns on HIV/AIDS in communities, health facilities, and schools are highly recommended. Attention should particularly focus on young-aged and disadvantaged women with low educational level, poor socioeconomic status and those who have never been tested for HIV/AIDS.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Degu Abate Mengiste ◽  
Abebe Tolera Dirbsa ◽  
Behailu Hawulte Ayele ◽  
Tewodros Tesfa Hailegiyorgis

Abstract Background The risk of hepatitis B virus infection among medical waste handlers who undergo collection, transportation, and disposal of medical wastes in the health institutions is higher due to frequent exposure to contaminated blood and other body fluids. There is limited evidence on the seroprevalence of hepatitis B among medical waste handlers in eastern Ethiopia. The study was aimed at studying the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and associated risk factors among medical waste collectors at health facilities of eastern Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected medical waste collectors from public health facilities in eastern Ethiopia from March to June 2018. A pre-tested and well-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics and hepatitis B infection risk factors. A2.5ml venous blood was also collected, centrifuged and the serum was analyzed for hepatitis B surface antigen using the instant hepatitis B surface antigen kit. Descriptive summary measures were done. Chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to assess the risk of association. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted with 95% CI and all value at P-value < 0.05 was declared statistically significant. Results From a total of 260 (97.38%) medical waste collectors participated, HBV was detected in 53 (20.4%) of the participants [95%CI; 15.8, 25.6]. No significant differences were observed in the detection rates of HBV with respect to socio-demographic characteristics. In both bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis, being unvaccinated (AOR = 6.35; 95%CI = [2.53–15.96], P = 0.001), history of blood transfusion (receiving) (AOR; 3.54; 95%CI; [1.02–12.24], P = 0.046), history of tattooing (AOR = 2.86; 95%CI = [1.12–7.27], p = 0.03), and history of multiple sexual partner (AOR = 10.28; 95%CI = [4.16–25.38], P = 0.001) remained statistically significantly associated with HBsAg positivity. Conclusion This cross-sectional study identified that HBV infection is high among medical waste collectors in eastern Ethiopia. Immunization and on job health promotion and disease prevention measures should be considered in order to control the risk of HBV infection among medical waste collectors in eastern Ethiopia.


2021 ◽  
pp. jrheum.210257
Author(s):  
Amir M. Mohareb ◽  
Naomi J. Patel ◽  
Xiaoqing Fu ◽  
Arthur Y. Kim ◽  
Zachary S. Wallace ◽  
...  

Objective Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can reactivate among rheumatology patients initiating tocilizumab or tofacitinib. HBV screening is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), and the Canadian Rheumatology Association but is not explicitly recommended by the American College of Rheumatology. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study to characterize HBV screening practices for adult rheumatology patients initiating tocilizumab or tofacitinib before December 31, 2018, in the Greater Boston area. We classified appropriate HBV screening patterns prior to tocilizumab or tofacitinib (i.e., HBV surface antigen [HBsAg], total core antibody [anti- HBcAb], and surface antibody [HBsAb]) as: complete (all 3 tested), partial (any 1 or 2 tests), or none. We determined the frequency of inappropriate HBV testing (HBeAg, anti-HBcAb IgM, or HBV DNA without a positive HBsAg or total anti-HBcAb) and used multivariable regression to assess factors associated with complete HBV screening. Results Among 678 subjects initiating tocilizumab, 194 (29%) completed appropriate HBV screening, 307 (45%) had partial screening, and 177 (26%) had none. Among 391 subjects initiating tofacitinib, 94 (24%) completed appropriate HBV screening, 195 (50%) had partial screening, and 102 (26%) had none. Inappropriate testing was performed in 22% of subjects. Race was associated with complete HBV screening (white versus non-white, OR 0.74; 95%CI: 0.57-0.95) while prior immunosuppression was not (csDMARDs, OR 1.05, 95%CI: 0.72-1.55; bDMARDs, OR 0.73, 95%CI: 0.48- 1.12). Conclusion Patients initiating tocilizumab or tofacitinib are infrequently screened for HBV despite recommendations from AASLD and CDC.


2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Hartono Gunardi ◽  
Adra Firmansyah ◽  
Sri Rezeki S Harun ◽  
Sudigdo Sastroasmoro

Backgi-ound Hepatitis B (HB) has been classified as moderate-tohighlyendemic in Indonesia. HB vaccination, the most effectivemethod to prevent HB viral transmission, induces protectiveantibodies against HB surface antigen (anti-HBs). However, theseantibodies decline in titer over time. Studies on the duration ofprotection and the prevalence of n on-responders in Indonesianadolescents have been limited.Objectives To determine anti-HBs titers in 15-17-year oldIndonesian adolescents given primary HB vaccine during infancyand the prevalence of non-responders after a HB vaccine boosterdosage.Methods This cross-sectional study was performed from Februaryto September 2008 on adolescents aged 15-17 years in threesenior high schools in Jakarta who received complete primary HBvaccines during infancy, based on parents' recall. Investigationsincluded HB vaccination history, anthropometric measurements,and blood tests for anti-HBs before and 4-6 weeks after a boosterdose ofHB vaccine.Results Of 94 subjects, 35 had protective anti-HBs and 59 hadundetectable anti-HBs. A booster dose was administered to 5 8 of then on-protected subjects, of which 33 showed anamnestic responses.However, 25 subjects failed to generate protective anti-HBs. Takinginto consideration the adolescents with protective anti-HBs beforeand after the booster dose, serologic protection was demonstratedin 73%. Non-responder prevalence was 27%. The high prevalenceof non-responders may indicate bias of parents' recall.Conclusion Protective anti-HBs is detected in less than half ofIndonesian adolescents given primary HB vaccine during infancy.Following booster dosage, anamnestic responses are n oted in onethirdof subjects. The prevalence of non-responders is 27%, butconfirmation with further study is needed.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olumide Abiodun ◽  
Olusola Shobowale ◽  
Charles Elikwu ◽  
Daniel Ogbaro ◽  
Adebola Omotosho ◽  
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