scholarly journals Trends of voluntary reporting of needlestick injuries and hepatitis B vaccination status among health-care workers of a tertiary health care center in Puducherry

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 352-355
Author(s):  
Mangaiyarkarasi Thiyagarajan ◽  
Udhayasankar Ranganathan ◽  
Sunil Shivekar ◽  
Gopal Rangasamy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Voluntary Reporting ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Hbv Vaccination ◽  
Care Workers

Abstract BACKGROUND: Health-care workers (HCWs) can sustain needlestick injuries (NSIs) during patient care activities and are at a greater risk of exposure to blood-borne infectious agents such as HBV, HCV, and HIV, among which only HBV has an effective vaccine. Unfortunately, both the voluntary reporting rates of NSIs and HBV vaccination coverage among HCWs have been generally low. This study aims to analyze the trends of voluntary reporting of NSIs and the HBV vaccination status among the HCWs of our tertiary health care center. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted between January 2016 and July 2018 at a tertiary health care center in Puducherry. A standard pro forma was filled by all HCWs reporting NSIs. HIV, hepatitis B virus surface antigen, and hepatitis C virus were tested using rapid card tests, and anti-hepatitis B surface titers were tested using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay according to the manufacturer's instructions. RESULTS: A total of 83 incidents of NSIs were reported. Nursing staffs reported the maximum number of incidents followed by students. About 42 incidents of NSI were reported in the year 2018 compared to 26 and 15 incidents reported in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Only 37 HCWs had taken the complete course of HBV vaccine. CONCLUSION: This study shows an increase in the voluntary reporting of NSIs by the HCWs, but the HBV vaccination status among them was found to be low.

Current situation of stress, anxiety, and depression of the health care workers working at the Health Care Center of Soc Son district, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 91-98
Author(s):  
Vu Ngoc Ha ◽  
Mac Dang Tuan ◽  
Nguyen Thanh Trung ◽  
Nguyen Ngoc Huan ◽  
Luu Thi Lien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Center ◽  
Care Workers

A cross-sectional study using DASS21 was performed in June 2019 on staff working at the commune health stations (CHSs), regional general clinics and district general clinics in Soc Son district, Hanoi to assess the mental disorders of the health care workers are working here. Among the 355 health care workers (HCWs) who participated, women accounted for 75.5%. People aged under 30 accounting for 33.5% of HCWs. Physicians, nurses take up 54.4%, and HCWs in the Soc Son district have worked in the health sector for more than ten years, accounting for 45.1%. The study shows that the rates of stress, anxiety, and depression were 13.8%, 25.4% and 16.6%, respectively. 31% of HCWs have at least one mental disorder, 8.2% of study subjects have all three manifestations of mental disorders, 8.4% of study subjects have two symptoms and 14.4% of the study subjects had only one manifestation. The rates of stress, anxiety, and depression were initially screened from the research results. The development of research directions for defnitive diagnosis and support for improving health care workers’ mental health should be integrated.

Hepatitis B vaccination status and associated factors among health care workers in Burkina Faso

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.G. Ouédraogo ◽  
S. Kouanda ◽  
S. Tiendrébeogo ◽  
G.A. Konseimbo ◽  
C.E. Yetta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination Status and Anti Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titer among the Health Care Workers of a Hemodialysis Unit

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Shailendra Shrestha ◽  
Pratap Roy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Antibody Titer ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽  
Hemodialysis Unit ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Surface Antibody

Background: Health care workers are in high risk of getting infected with hepatitis B virus. A large proportion of them do not receive a 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccination and have anti hepatitis B surface antibody titer  <10 mIU/ml. Materials and Methods: Health care workers of the hemodialysis unit were included from March 2019 to March 2020 and were interviewed about hepatitis B vaccination status. Serum samples of the participants were analyzed for anti hepatitis B surface antibody titer. Participants with antibody titer of <10mIU/ml were given a 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccination and antibody titer was again measured 1-2 months after the last dose. Results: Among 30 participants, 19 (63.3%) had 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccination, and all of them had anti hepatitis B antibody titer of >10 mIU/ml. Remaining 11 participants (36.7%), with either partial (6) or no hepatitis B vaccination (5), had antibody titer of <10mIU/ml. The mean ranks of antibody titer was significantly associated with the hepatitis B vaccination status (P<0.001). All 11 participants with antibody titer of <10 mIU/ml received a 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccine and all of them achieved antibody titer >10 mIU/ml. Conclusion: Our study shows that a large proportion of health care workers of hemodialysis unit were either partially or not vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccination and were having anti hepatitis B antibody titer of <10 mIU/ml. However, with complete 3-dose series of hepatitis B vaccination all of them achieved a protective antibody titer of ≥10 mIU/ml.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge and vaccination status towards Hepatitis B Virus among health care workers in private clinics of Addis ketema sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanuel Kelem Bekele ◽  
Hikma Abdulwahab ◽  
Ekram Mohammedawol ◽  
Ruth Yohannes
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background: Hepatitis B Virus is a DNA virus of the hepadnaviridae family of viruses. It replicates within infected liver cells (hepatocytes) and may cause acute and chronic hepatitis.The hepatitis B vaccine is the mainstay of hepatitis B prevention. Since 1982, safe and effective hepatitis B virus vaccines have been commercially available. the aim of this study was to assess knowledge towards Hepatitis B Virus among health care workers in relation to their vaccination status in private clinics of Addis ketema sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods(design): A cross-sectional studywas conducted and multi-stage sampling technique was used and in total 231 healthcareworkers were enrolled in the study, which was conducted in private clinics of Addisketema sub-city. self-administered questionnaires were distributed to the health care workers. The collected data was entered intoEpi-data and analyzed using SPSS 25. Results: Two hundred thirty one healthcare workers completed and returned the questionnaires giving an overall response rate of 97%.Only 66 (28.6%) respondents reported that they received one or more doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. From these, 43 (65.2%) received three doses which was only 18.6% of the total Workers.participants with poor and moderate knowledge had equal proportion 92(39.8%) ,while only 47 (20.3%) were found to have high-level of knowledge .Having high-level of knowledge was not a statistically significant predictor of vaccination uptake. Conclusions: Hepatitis B Virus vaccination coverage and knowledge were poor among health care workers. Therefore: educational intervention and provision of vaccinationis recommended for these vulnerable workers of Addis-ketema sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Occupational exposures to blood and body fluids among health care workers at university hospitals

2013 ◽  
Vol 141 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 789-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Markovic-Denic ◽  
Milos Brankovic ◽  
Natasa Maksimovic ◽  
Bojan Jovanovic ◽  
Ivana Petrovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Body Fluid ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
Body Fluids ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Care Workers

Introduction. Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids is a serious concern of health care workers and presents a major risk of transmission of infections such as human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and circumstances of occupational blood and body fluid exposures among health care workers. Methods. Cross-sectional study was conducted in three university hospitals in Belgrade. Anonymous questionnaire was used containing data about demographic characteristics, self-reported blood and body fluid exposures and circumstances of percutaneous injuries. Results. Questionnaire was filled in and returned by 216 health care workers (78.2% of nurses and 21.8% of doctors). 60.6% of participants-health care workers had sustained at least one needlestick injury during their professional practice; 25.9% of them in the last 12 months. Of occupational groups, nurses had higher risk to experience needlestick injuries than doctors (p=0.05). The majority of the exposures occurred in the operating theatre (p=0.001). Among factors contributing to the occurrence of needlestick injuries, recapping needles (p=0.003) and decontamination/cleaning instruments after surgery (p=0.001) were more frequent among nurses, while use of a needle before intervention was common among doctors (p=0.004). Only 41.2% of health care workers had reported their injuries to a supervisor in order to obtain medical attention. 50.2% of health care workers were vaccinated with three doses of hepatitis B vaccine. Conclusion. There is a high rate of needlestick injuries in the daily hospital routine. Implementation of safety devices would lead to improvement in health and safety of medical staff.

scholarly journals Vaccination status and prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among health-care workers in a tertiary health institution, Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-125
Author(s):  
Chinonyelu Jennie Orji ◽  
Onyinye Hope Chime ◽  
Edmund Onyemaechi Ndibuagu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
State University ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Clinical Departments

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health concern. The prevalence among health-care workers (HCWs) is about 13% in Nigeria. Although the vaccine has been found to be effective in preventing infection in 90–95% of recipients, its uptake among HCW is low. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and vaccination status of HCW in a tertiary health facility in Southeast Nigeria. Methods: The study was conducted at Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) to mark the 2018 World Hepatitis Day. The HCWs were sensitised through handbills, posters, memo to the different departments and an awareness walk. HCWs who presented voluntarily were screened. Data were collected using a pro forma and analysed. Results: Out of the 1720 staff at ESUTH, 241 (14.0%) were screened; 33.2% were classified as clinical staff, 43.9% worked in clinical departments and 25.3% and 6.6% had been previously screened and vaccinated, respectively. Only 2.1% were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen. Previous screening for hepatitis B, working in clinical departments and being a core clinical health worker were factors that were significantly associated with previous vaccination status. Positive predictors included previous screening and working in clinical departments. Conclusion/Recommendation: This study revealed low HBV screening and vaccination uptake among HCWs in Enugu state University Teaching hospital, and also low disease prevalence. Though the prevalence of HBV infection was low, organising more awareness-raising activities in the facility will improve prevention and further reduce prevalence.

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