scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Hepatitis B Infection Among Health-Care Professionals in A North Indian City

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 383-389
Author(s):  
Divya Srivastava ◽  
Shivalingesh KK ◽  
Anushka Gupta ◽  
Swati Sharma ◽  
Heena Mir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Hepatitis B is an infection which occurs frequently worldwide. Hepatitis B virus is a DNA virus and is etiologically related to family Hepadnaviridae.Most of the cases of Hepatitis B virus infection do not have any symptoms when they are newly or chronically infected due to which there is silent spread of the infection which later causes serious liver disease. Incidence of the Hepatitis B virus infection among health-care professionals has been estimated to be 2–4 times more as compared to the general population.Aims: to assess the knowledge and attitude towards Hepatitis B infection among medical, dental, and nursing students in Bareilly city.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among the medical and nursing students of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital and dental students of Institute of Dental Sciences, Bareilly.Method and Materials: A self-reported questionnaire was distributed among all the students of the study who were present at the day.Statistical analysis used: p-value was calculated using Kruskal Walli’s ANOVA test. A p-value of 0.05 or less was used as cut off level for statistical significance.Results: Total 222 students were selected out of which 60 were medical, 60 were dental and 102 were nursing. In our study medical students had better knowledge, attitude towards Hepatitis B infection than dental and nursing students.Conclusions: None of the students of medical, dental, and nursing were fully aware on all aspects of Hepatitis B Virus infection and the vaccination status was found to be unsatisfactory which increased the risk to acquire Hepatitis B infection.

scholarly journals DETERMINANT ANALYSIS RISK FACTORS INCIDENCE OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AT PREGNANT WOMEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-235
Author(s):  
Yuliana, Melyani, Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
B Virus

ABSTRACT Pregnant women were susceptible exposed to Hepatitis B Virus infection due to a decrease activity of Sel T in the immune system. The prevalence of Hepatitis B infection in West borneo (2,53%) was higher than the prevalence in Indonesia (1,9%). HBV infection during pregnancy was caused of vertical transmission from mother to child by uteroplacental circulation with HBsAG and DNA of (HBV) as a medium. The purpose of this research is analyze the determines the risk factors of the incidence Hepatitis B virus infection among pregnancy women in Sungai Durian health center years 2018-2020. The type of research used was case control. The population in this research was 133 as a case, 532 not infected women as a control group was done by simple random sampling. The research instrument uses a check list sheet. Prevalence of Hepatitis B in pregnancy by 2.57%. Related variabels with HBV such as age, parity, size of LILA, anemia and environment with p value < 0,05. Age was dominant variable with Odds Ratio 1.608 caused at risk of becoming infected with HBV through saliva and sperm during sexual intercourse, decreased immunity and medical action  which can be an entry point for HBV. Keywords : Hepatitis B, infection, risk factor, pregnancy women  

Knowledge of hepatitis B virus infection and its control practices among dental students in an Indian city

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Khandelwal ◽  
Sushma khandelwal ◽  
Neetu Gupta ◽  
Ullal Anand Nayak ◽  
Namrata Kulshreshtha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
B Virus

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus infection is a general cause of chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepato-cellular carcinoma worldwide. It is highly contagious. It is an important reason for morbidity and mortality in the Indian population. Oral health professionals are at the highest risk. Vaccination for hepatitis B can prevent this deadly disease. Methods The present study was designed to evaluate the degree of awareness, knowledge of hepatitis B infection and status of hepatitis B vaccination among dental students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 240 students of 3rd year, 4th year and interns of a professional dental course. A pre-tested questionnaire was given to the students of each year. All the data management and analysis were carried out using SPSS software version 16. Results Eighty-six percent of the students had knowledge about hepatitis B infection. The majority of the students had correct knowledge regarding mode of transmission, however, 21% failed to recognize saliva as the mode of hepatitis B transmission. Forty-five percent of the students were vaccinated for hepatitis B. Conclusion The present study concludes that there is reasonable awareness of hepatitis B infection hazards, its transmission and vaccination, among the dental students who will be entering into the profession. However, half of the students were not vaccinated for hepatitis B in our study group, which keeps them at risk to the disease. The Indian Health Ministry should make hepatitis B vaccination mandatory for all health care professionals. A strategy should be executed for health education and compulsory vaccination of all students joining the health care professional colleges. Antibody titers should be routinely checked among those who are vaccinated.

scholarly journals Study on Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Risk Factors among Children in a Community, North Central Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
James A. Ndako ◽  
Stephen K. S. Ojo ◽  
Victor O. Fajobi ◽  
Jeremiah A. Akinwumi ◽  
Victor T. Dojumo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
B Virus

Background: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a worldwide health issue and a source of major concern around the globe. Infections caused by hepatitis B virus pose a major challenge to public health. This study evaluates the prevalence and transmission rate of Hepatitis B Virus infection among children of primary school age at our study location. Method: Three hundred and three (303) volunteer subjects were screened.Structured questionnaire were administered to consenting participants to determine demographic and other risk factors for HBV infection.Samples obtained were analysed using a Laboratory-based immunoassay-HBsAg rapid diagnostic test (RDTs) in lateral flow assays formats. Sera samples obtained were stored at -20oc prior use. Results: Overall result showed that 46 (15.2%) were sero-positive for HBV infection. Considering age factor, Children aged 10 – 12 years showed a higher prevalence of 16(5.3%) [P-value 0.736; (P >0.05)]. Based on gender of subjects screened, a prevalence of 34(11.2%) was recorded among the males subjects compared to females with 12(4.0%) positivity, [(P < 0.05)]. Risk factors on family history recorded 13(4.3%) positivity, considering place of circumcision as risk factors among male subjects; result showed that subjects circumcised using traditional methods   recorded 17 (11.7%) positivity. [P-value 0.856 (P>0.05)].Respondents with history of cuts recorded a prevalence of 29(9.6%) positivity; [P-Value 0.362 (P>0.05)] considering enzyme assay of positive subjects, 13 (4.3%) subjects recorded an elevated Alanine transaminases. Conclusion: The transmission rate of HBV infection among the family members was found to be high in this study. This upsurge calls for an urgent vaccination of the population by relevant healthcare providers.

Chronic Hepatitis B Infection: Principles of Therapy

2009 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-387
Author(s):  
Kimberly K. Scarsi ◽  
Kristin M. Darin
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
B Virus

Chronic hepatitis B is a global health concern in many resource-limited settings due to perinatal or pediatric hepatitis B virus transmission. In the United States, pediatric infection has been virtually eliminated due to maternal screening during pregnancy and the availability of an effective vaccine. However, young adults remain an at-risk group for hepatitis B virus infection due to sexual transmission and injection drug use. The frequency of progression from acute hepatitis B virus infection to chronic hepatitis B infection depends on multiple factors, including host immune function and age at time of hepatitis B virus infection. Fortunately, there are 7 currently approved therapies for chronic hepatitis B infection, and several emerging therapies that show promise. Despite the availability of these agents, many clinical questions still surround chronic hepatitis B therapy including when to start therapy, which agent is ideal for first and second line therapy, the appropriate duration of therapy, and the role of combination antiviral therapy. This review focuses on agents available for chronic hepatitis B management, including pharmacology, safety and efficacy data, monitoring parameters, and the role for each in chronic hepatitis B therapy in adult patients.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Intrahepatic Cholestasis during Pregnancy: Review and Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Shi Ou-Yang ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B Infection ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy ◽  
Mother To Child

Hepatitis B Infection (HBV), one of the major epidemics in China, has an impact on mother-to-child transmission. In addition, a number of existing studies have shown that there is a correlation between HBV infection and pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

scholarly journals Knowledge of hepatitis B virus infection and vaccination status among college of medicine students in Enugu State, south-east, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinonyelu Orji ◽  
Onyinye Chime ◽  
Ijeoma Ngozi Nwoke ◽  
Anselem Madu ◽  
Tonna Aneke
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Enugu State

Background: College of Medicine students are at high risk of contracting hepatitis B since they come in contact with infected patients during their training program and are expected to have proper knowledge of the hepatitis B virus infection and know their vaccination status. The aim of the work: To determine the level of knowledge of hepatitis B virus and the vaccination status among college of medicine students in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. Methods: A school-based descriptive cross-sectional study was carried among college of medicine students at ESUT College of Medicine, Enugu State. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from 437 students. Data analysis was carried out using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version (SPSS) 22 and a p-value of 0.05 was used to determine statistical significance. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 22.3 ± 3.7 years and the majority were single (91.1%) and female (54.7%). A high proportion (68.2%) of the students had a good knowledge of HBV while a minority (20.0%) were aware of their vaccination status. Lack of vaccination programs for students (36.6%) and poor awareness of HBV vaccine for adults (32.5%) were the commoner reasons for non-vaccination. While final year students, (95% CI=1.73-28.92), respondents who consume herbal concussions (95% CI= 0.98-2.96) and those who were at least 30 years old (95% CI=0.32-5.16) were 7.1, 1.7 and 1.3 times respectively more likely to have good knowledge of HBV disease, females (95% CI=0.30-0.83) and respondents who consumed alcohol (95% CI= 0.32-0.89) were about twice less likely to have poor knowledge of HBV than males and non-alcohol consumers. Conclusion: Although most of the students had a good knowledge of HBV infection their vaccination status was low indicating the need for government to make a policy that would mandate that all college of medicine students should get vaccinated as part of the admission process.

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