A STUDY TO ASSESS THE SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS B AND ANTI HBS ANTIBODY LEVELS AMONGST HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS.

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-85
Author(s):  
Aditya Rana ◽  
Anuradha Sood
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antibody Titres ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
Antibody Levels

Background: Hepatitis B(HBV) is a blood borne virus and it is one of the most important occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs) & Medical students. This study aimed to measure the anti-HBs titres and to assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B in HCW and medical students. It was a prospective,descriptive and cross sectional hospital base Material and method: d study. Medical students and healthcare workers who had received all three doses of hepatitis B vaccination were included in the study. A total of 200 subjects , aged between 18 and Result: 62 years were taken. 182 were vaccinated and 18 were unvaccinated. 85 were males and 115 females. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B was nil. Antibody titres were >100mIU/ml in 51.6% , 10-100mIU/ml in 16.4% & <10 mIU/ml in 31.8% respectively.Negative correlation of decreasing antibiotic titer and age was seen. HCW and medical students are at hi Conclusion: gher risk due to their continuous exposure to blood products. Vaccination should be compulsory to the HCW and medical workers in the institution as Hepatitis B is a preventable disease. Monitoring of antibody titers should be done from time to time to see waning off antibody titers after vaccination

scholarly journals Decrease in Anti-HBs Antibodies over Time in Medical Students and Healthcare Workers after Hepatitis B Vaccination

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. V. Sahana ◽  
N. Sarala ◽  
S. R. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Antibody Titres

Background. Hepatitis B is one of the most important occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aimed to measure the anti-HBs titres among the medical students and HCWs vaccinated against hepatitis B virus and to determine the association between anti-HBs levels and time since vaccination. Materials and Methods. In this cross-sectional study, medical students and healthcare workers who had received all three doses of hepatitis B vaccination and completed at least six months after vaccination since the last dose were included. 3 ml blood was collected from subjects (n=340) and anti-HBs titre was estimated using ELISA. Results. A total of 340/400 subjects were aged between 18 and 60 years; 204 were females and 136 males. The median and interquartile range for time since vaccination were 5 and 5 years, respectively. Duration since vaccination was ≤5 years in 223 (65.5%), 6–10 years in 84 (24.7%), and >10 years in 33 (9.70%); among them, antibody titres were >10 mIU/ml in 94.1%, 79.7%, and 72.7% subjects, respectively. There was significant decline in antibody titres as duration of postvaccination increased. Conclusion. The proportion of subjects who were unprotected after 5 and 10 years after vaccination were 20% and 27%, respectively. The need for a booster dose can be made mandatory at least for healthcare professionals.

scholarly journals Study to Assess the Status of Hepatitis B Vaccination and Factors Affecting Antibody Titers Level for Hepatitis B to Various Health Care Workers and Medical Students in Tertiary Healthcare Setup in Himachal Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 242-246
Author(s):  
Aditya Rana ◽  
Subhash Chand Jaryal ◽  
Anuradha Sood
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Hbv Vaccination ◽  
Tertiary Healthcare ◽  
Antibody Titers

Background: Hepatitis B(HBV) is one of the most important occupational hazards among the medical student and healthcare workers(HCW's) due to risk of exposure to infected bodily fluids and blood. This study aimed to assess status of HBV vaccination and factors affecting anti-HBs titres levels for HBV in HCW and medical students. Material and Method: It was a prospective, descriptive and cross sectional study done at the Department of Microbiology, DRPGMC Kangra at Tanda(H.P). Randomly 215 HCW’s and medical students were taken in the study who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Results: Total of 215 subjects were included in the study. Males were 89 and females were 126. 182 subjects were vaccinated and 33 were unvaccinated for hepatitis B. Out of 182 vaccinated 137 were completely vaccinated. Significant correlation was seen with decrease in antibody titers with gender, duration of vaccination and smoking. Conclusion: Vaccination should be mandatory for every HCW and medical student entering the health institutions. The factors affecting the antibody titers must be evaluated and antibody titers must be reviewed from time to time. The need for a booster dose can be made mandatory at least for healthcare professionals. Keywords: Hepatitis B virus, Vaccination, Antibody titers, HCW.

scholarly journals Knowledge about blood-borne pathogens and the prevalence of needle stick injuries among medical students in Serbia

2017 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vuk Marusic ◽  
Ljiljana Markovic-Denic ◽  
Olivera Djuric ◽  
Dragana Protic ◽  
Emilija Dubljanin-Raspopovic
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Sharp Object ◽  
Needle Stick Injuries ◽  
Needle Sticks

AbstractIntroductionMedical students are mainly exposed to needle stick and sharp object injuries in the course of their clinical activities during studying. They are at high risk due to their undeveloped skills, restricted clinical experience, lack of knowledge and risk perception. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of needle stick injuries of the fourth and final year medical students, and to estimate their knowledge about blood-borne pathogens disease transmission and standard precautions.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, in February 2014. The students were invited to self-administer a questionnaire of 26 closed questions prepared for this study.ResultsThe questionnaire was filled in and returned by 637 students. The prevalence of needle sticks and sharp object injuries was 29.5%. Needle stick injuries were the most common type of accidents, more frequent among the fourth compared to the sixth year students (p=0.002). The majority of accidents occurred in patient rooms (53%) and the emergency department (15%). 54% of participants reported an accident to the responsible person. Students without accidents had a significantly better perception of risk (3.79 vs. 3.35; p<0.05). Out of the total participating students, only 16.6% (106/637) received all three doses of Hepatitis B vaccination, while 16.2% were partially vaccinated.ConclusionsThere is a need for additional theoretical and practical education of our students on blood exposure via accidents, raising the awareness of the necessity of hepatitis B vaccination, and introducing the unique/comprehensive procedure for accident reporting for students and healthcare workers in the entire country.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices toward prevention of hepatitis B infection among medical students in a high-risk setting of a newly established medical institution

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (04) ◽  
pp. 374-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akanksha Rathi ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Jitendra Majhi ◽  
Shalini Jain ◽  
Panna Lal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
General Population ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Medical Institution ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: India is in the intermediate hepatitis B virus endemicity zone with hepatitis B surface antigen prevalence among the general population ranges from 2% to 8%. Among health-care workers, seroprevalence is two to four times higher than that of the general population. AIM: The aim of the study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of medical students regarding hepatitis B. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from March to April 2018. Students were invited to the department on specified dates for awareness and immunization against hepatitis B. Their KAP was assessed with the help of a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: With a response rate of 81.3%, a total of 161 students participated in the study out of 198. Out of the 161 study participants, only 13 (8%) students had received a completed course of hepatitis B vaccination in the past, 30 (18.7%) students had a history of inability to complete the three doses of hepatitis B vaccination, and the rest 118 (73.3%) students were never immunized against hepatitis B. The knowledge about the risk of acquiring the disease at the hospital or high-risk setting was present in less than half of the students. The average knowledge score was 10.63 out of 16 and average healthy practice score was 2.94 out of 4. On applying Pearson correlation test, it was found that there was a positive correlation of knowledge and practices of the students (P = 0.012), implying that better knowledge of the disease has a positive effect on the practices exercised by an individual. CONCLUSION: Newly enrolled students and other individuals attached to a high-risk setting such as a medical institution should be screened for immunization status during initial medical examination as the number of unimmunized persons, especially against hepatitis B is high.

scholarly journals Knowledge and occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among health care workers and medical students

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Markovic-Denic ◽  
Irena Ostric ◽  
Andrija Pavlovic ◽  
Dimitra Kalimanovska-Ostric
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Continuous Medical Education ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Potential Hazard ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction: Health workers and medical students are at occupational risk of blood-borne diseases during the accidents, that is, via percutaneous injury or entry of blood or body fluids through the mucosa or injured skin. Objective: to review and analyze the knowledge, attitudes and perception of risks of blood-borne diseases of the clinical course students and health workers as well as the frequency of accidents. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study was carried out among the students of the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade, and health workers of the Clinical Center of Serbia. The subjects responded anonymously to questionnaire specially designed for the study. Results: Both students and health workers were aware, in a high percentage, of the fact that the risk of hepatitis B spread was about 30%. Significantly more students gave affirmative reply that blood as biological material was a potential hazard of HIV infection spread (p=0.001), and significantly more students knew that HIV would not be spread by sweat (p=0.001). Hepatitis B vaccination was administered only to 24.1% of students and 71.4% of health workers. About 10% of students and 65.5% of health workers experienced some accident. There was no significant difference of accidents between nurses/technicians and physicians (p>0.05), as well as of accidents and a total length of service (p>0.05). The majority of accidents occurred during the use of needle/sharp object (in 27.3% of students and 33.1% of health workers). About 40% of students and slightly over a half of the workers reported the accidents to appropriate authorities. Additional education in this field is considered necessary by 73% of students. Conclusion: During the studies and via continuous medical education it is necessary to upgrade the level of knowledge on prevention of accidents, what would, at least partially, influence their reduction.

scholarly journals Anti-HBs levels among children and adolescents with complete immunization schedule against hepatitis B virus. A cross-sectional study in Blumenau, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, 2007-2008

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa do Livramento ◽  
Caio Mauricio Mendes de Cordova ◽  
Natália Gazzoni Scaraveli ◽  
Gabriela Chiochetta Tonial ◽  
Celso Spada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hbv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Antibody Titers ◽  
Antibody Levels

INTRODUCTION: Vaccination is the main tool for preventing hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection; however, following the completion of the vaccination series, the concentrations of anti-HBs can decline over the years and reach levels less than 10mIU/mL. The persistence of protection in these individuals is still unknown. The present study aimed to determine the anti-HBs antibody levels among children and adolescents who had received a complete vaccination course for hepatitis B. METHODS: Antibodies against HBV surface antigen (anti-HBs) were tested in 371 individuals aged 10 to 15 years-old. RESULTS: Volunteers who showed undetectable quantities of anti-HBs accounted for 10.2% of the population studied and 39.9% presented antibody titers of less than 10mIU/mL. Anti-HBs ≥ 10mIU/mL were verified in 49.9%. CONCLUSIONS: These results corroborate other studies indicating levels of anti-HBs below 10mIU/mL in vaccinated individuals. Additional studies are required to assess whether this indicates susceptibility to HBV infection and the need and age for booster doses.

scholarly journals ANTI HBS TITRE;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1167-1169
Author(s):  
Nahdia Ashraf ◽  
Muhammad Usman Hussain ◽  
Iqra Qamar ◽  
Muhammad Ashraf
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Poor Responders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
B Virus

Introduction: The doctors and paramedical staff are at high risk of developingHepatitis B, infection. Hepatitis B vaccine is mandatory for medical students prior to admissionin medical colleges. After completion of vaccination determination of anti HBS is not in practice.All over the world some people remain non responders and don’t develop adequate antibodytitre essential for protection against hepatitis B virus. This study is therefore designed to estimatethe anti HBs titre among the medical students, who have completed three doses of hepatitisB vaccine. Objectives: To determine the serum anti HBs antibodies among the outgoing finalyear MBBS students who have received complete 03 doses of hepatitis B vaccine. StudyDesign: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration: This study was conductedfrom November 2010 to December 2015 at Biochemistry department Punjab Medical College incollaboration with Nawaz Medicare Hospital Faisalabad. Material and Methods: Two hundredand fifty nine female medical (MBBS) students from outgoing classes during the period ofNovember 2010 to December 2015 were enrolled in this study. All subjects were at the ageof 22-24 years at the time of sampling. Each received 03 doses of injection Engerix B, 10mcg/0.5ml each in a schedule of 0, 01, 06 months since the last 05 years. The blood sampleswere allowed to clot and serum was separated. The anti HBs and HBsAg were determined by3rd generation ELISA method. Results: A total 259 female medical students from outgoing finalyear MBBS classes were enrolled in this study. Among these subjects 48 (18.5%) had serumanti HBs levels < 10 IU/L, 77 subjects (29.7%) have levels 10-20 IU/L, 116 subjects (44.8 %)have serum levels 21-100 IU/L, while 18 subjects (10%) have > 100 IU/L serum anti HBs levels.Conclusion: The incidence of non responders and poor responders is higher among thevaccinees in this study as compared to foreign studies after five years of Hepatitis B vaccination.

scholarly journals Hepatitis B vaccine knowledge and self-reported vaccination status among healthcare workers in a conflict region in northeastern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 251513551990074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farouq Muhammad Dayyab ◽  
Garba Iliyasu ◽  
Bashir Garba Ahmad ◽  
Abdulaziz Tijjani Bako ◽  
Sepu Saraya Ngamariju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccine ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Referral Center

Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is highly endemic in Nigeria. The primary objective of this study is to describe the knowledge, self-reported vaccination status, and intention of healthcare workers to receive hepatitis B vaccine at a tertiary referral center in conflict-ravaged northeastern Nigeria. Methods This was cross-sectional analytical study among medical practitioners, nurses, laboratory workers, health attendants, pharmacists, and radiographers working at Federal Medical Center Nguru, Yobe State. Written informed consent was obtained from all study participants. Data were obtained using questionnaires and entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, cleaned and analyzed using JMP Pro software. Results Of the 182 participants, we found that 151 (82.97%), 81 (44.51%), 85 (46.70%), and 33 (18.13%) had good knowledge of HBV, good knowledge of hepatitis B vaccine, were vaccinated against HBV by the least dose, and had a complete hepatitis B vaccination status, respectively. The lack of availability of the vaccine was the main reason for not receiving the vaccine among the unvaccinated 36/91 (39.56%), followed by not knowing where to access the vaccine 19/91 (20.88%). Conclusion The study highlights the need for strategies to ensure the availability of hepatitis B vaccine in conflict settings and need for vaccinology training given the suboptimal level of awareness and uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among the healthcare workers.

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