scholarly journals Assessment of Hepatitis B vaccination status and needle stick injury awareness among doctors of a tertiary care medical college hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 895-900
Author(s):  
S. Rajesh ◽  
R. Vidhya Rani ◽  
T. Sundararajan ◽  
Ismath Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Medical College

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus among the physicians of Department of Medicine of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayanto Kumar Saha ◽  
Khan Abul Kalam Azad ◽  
Mohammad Zaid Hossain ◽  
Md Robed Amin ◽  
Amit Wazib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Vaccination Schedule ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hbsag Positivity ◽  
B Virus

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus is encountered sporadically throughout the year in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi physicians are also in a great risk for this blood-borne virus. To find out the seroprevalence of HBV and vaccination rate among the physicians, was the aim of this study. Methods: The study was an observational study and was conducted in the department of Medicine of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka between April and September, 2012. Eighty physicians of department of Medicine were searched for hepatitis B virus with the help of a structured questionnaire. Physicians, who were found not vaccinated, were also investigated for HbsAg positivity by ELISA method. Results: Eighty five percent physicians were found vaccinated. Remaining 15% (12/80) physicians were investigated for HbsAg positivity but all were found negative. Vaccinated physicians who checked antibody titre (35.3%), were found well immunized. Fifty percent physicians experienced needle stick injury 2-5 times in their lifetime and 20% physicians did not use protective equipments during any invasive procedure. Conclusion: HBV remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh. Hence, our physicians who were not vaccinated and also found HbsAg negative, should complete their vaccination schedule as early as possible. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdmc.v22i1.15540 J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 22, No. 1, April, 2013, Page 11-15

scholarly journals Hepatitis B Awareness Among Medical Students And Their Vaccination Status In A Medical College In Western UP.

2019 ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
Rajni Dawar ◽  
Tabassum Yasmin ◽  
Ajay Kumar Jha
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Universal Precautions ◽  
Medical College

Background: India is in the intermediate hepatitis B virus endemicity zone with hepatitis B surface antigen prevalence among the general population ranging from 2% to 8%.Health care professionals are at a high risk of getting .Hep B infection which can be prevented by strategies like vaccination, increasing awareness and following universal precautions. The present study was conducted on medical students (3rd Semester) to evaluate their knowledge regarding HBV and to know their vaccination status. Also along with data collection, students were educated about hepatitis B vaccine and about universal precautions before they start with their clinical postings. Methods: Cross sectional study was carried out on 3rd semester MBBS students (batch 2012-2013). All the students present on the day of data collection were included in the study and interviewed using pretested questionnaire. Data was analyzed using percentages. Results: Most of the students had good knowledge about disease and modes of transmission & prevention. Surprisingly only 56.6 percent were aware of high risk of transmission to health professional and doctors. Main source of information was media (85.4percent).Nearly 82% of the students were immunized and main reason among those unimmunized was unawareness about vaccine availability. Conclusions: It is recommended that Hepatitis B vaccination should be made available for all unimmunized students who enter medical profession. The orientation and sensitization programm should be held to create awareness regarding HBV infection preferably at the time of admission into medical college ,else no later than start of their clinical posting.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic Characteristics of Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) patients attended at a tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-117
Author(s):  
Shimul Akter ◽  
Naznin Rashid Shewly ◽  
Kashefa Khatun ◽  
Rokshana Parvin Nupur ◽  
Kamrun Nahar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Vaginal Fistula ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Vesico Vaginal Fistula

Background: Vesico-vaginal fistula can occur in different women with varied socio-economic condition. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) patients attended at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2013 to December 2013 for a period of 6 months in the National Fistula Centre in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh. All patients who underwent surgical repair for iatrogenic VVF in National Fistula Centre of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital were included in this study. Patients who got themselves admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of DMCH with the complaints of fistula. The entire selected patients were interviewed for detailed socio-demographic characteristics. Result: A total number of 51 cases of VVF were recruited for this study. The mean age was 46.02 (±SD 6.104) years. Most of the respondents were illiterate (55.0%) and one-third patients had primary level education. The number of highly educated patients was scarce (12.0%). It was evident that average age at marriage of the patients was 15.8(±4.74) years. Some females were forced to accept marriage at the age of 10 years. The mean interval between initiation of menstruation and the marriage was only 4.72 years. Mothers were on an average 17.48 years old at the time of first delivery. Conclusion: In conclusion middle age illiterate women are most commonly suffering from VVF. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2020;6(2): 114-117

Audit of emergency department assessment and management of patients presenting with community-acquired needle stick injuries

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Celenza ◽  
Lloyd J. D'Orsogna ◽  
Shervin H. Tosif ◽  
Samantha M. Bateman ◽  
Debra O'Brien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Needle Stick Injury ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Needle Stick Injuries

Objectives. To describe characteristics and management of people with community acquired needle stick injuries (CANSI) attending urban emergency departments; and suggest a guideline to improve assessment, management, and documentation. Methods. A retrospective analysis of cases with CANSI attending emergency departments in two tertiary hospitals between 2001 and 2005 using medical record review with follow up phone and written survey. Results. Thirty-nine cases met the criteria for CANSI. Persons younger than 30 years sustained 48.72% of all injuries. Source serology was available for only five cases (12.82%). Thirty-one of thirty-nine patients (79.49%) were classed as not immune to hepatitis B but only four of these (12.90%) received both hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis B immunoglobulin. Six patients (15.38%) received HIV prophylaxis; of which two (33.33%) did not receive baseline HIV testing. Of ten patients referred to immunology clinic for follow up only two (20.00%) attended at 6 months. Conclusion. We have identified groups that are at high risk of CANSI, including young males, security workers and cleaners. In the majority of cases protection against hepatitis B was inadequately provided, and a substantial proportion had inadequate baseline assessment and documentation. A guideline is suggested that may be used to improve these deficits. What is known about this topic? Occupationally acquired needle stick injury guidelines are well established, but no guidelines currently exist for community acquired needle stick injuries (CANSI) which may require different risk stratification, assessment and management. Management of CANSI in Emergency Departments has not been well described. What does this paper add? An audit of Emergency Department management of community acquired needle stick injuries demonstrates deficits in risk assessment, documentation and use of post-exposure immunisation and prophylaxis. A guideline is suggested that may be used to improve these deficits. What are the implications for practitioners? Practitioners need to perform and document a risk assessment of the injury, perform baseline serology, and provide tetanus and hepatitis B immunisation. Use of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis is determined by local prevalence of disease, injury risk assessment, source serology if known, and time since injury.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document