scholarly journals The exposure rate to hepatitis B and C viruses among medical waste handlers in three government hospitals, southern Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. e2016001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anteneh Amsalu ◽  
Mesfin Worku ◽  
Endale Tadesse ◽  
Techalew Shimelis
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Exposure Rate ◽  
Government Hospitals ◽  
Medical Waste Handlers

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among medical waste handlers at Gondar town Health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Belay Anagaw ◽  
Yitayal Shiferaw ◽  
Berhanu Anagaw ◽  
Yeshambel Belyhun ◽  
Woldearegay Erku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Medical Waste Handlers

scholarly journals Frequency of Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection among the Medical Waste Handlers

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahamod Selim Uddin ◽  
Md Nazmul Islam ◽  
Mohammad Ehasun Uddin Khan ◽  
Shamima Yeasmin ◽  
Faysal Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Viral Hepatitis ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Needle Stick ◽  
Medical Waste Handlers

Background: Chronic viral hepatitis is a major health problem worldwide. Medical waste handlers (MWH) are particularly vulnerable to such hepatitis due to nature of their job.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the prevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection among the medical waste handlers.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done from January 2015 to June 2015 to know the frequency Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C among medical waste handlers in SSMC Mitford Hospital, Dhaka. Result: 96 medical waste handlers were enrolled. The mean age was 38.39 (SD ±10.057) years (range: 20 to 60 years). The leading age group was 31-40 years (32%). Most of them had little educational attainment and more than half of the respondents (53.1%) were working in the hospital for more than 10 years. Prevalence of HBV and HCV were 6.3%% and 1% respectively in MWH. More percentage of HBsAg was identified in female (8.1%), in age group between 30-39 years (17.9%), in MWH who were in the service for 7-10 years. 7.2% of the MWHs were found to have needle stick or sharp injuries while 7.7% had mucous membrane contamination. More than three-fourths of the MWHs wore thick disposable gloves, 30 (31.3%) protective gown and only 14 (14.6%) wore boots. Male MWHs were significantly more likely to wear Boots (OR: 1.505: P < 0.002) compared to Female. Conclusion: Due to needle stick puncture infectious disease like Hepatitis B & C can be transmitted to the health care workers. Health education, prophylaxis by vaccination, universal precautions and proper hospital waste management are crucial in the prevention of HBV and HCV infection. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017;4(1):3-9

Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in medical waste handlers in Tripoli, Libya

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Franka ◽  
A.H. El-Zoka ◽  
A.H. Hussein ◽  
M.M. Elbakosh ◽  
A.K. Arafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Medical Waste Handlers

scholarly journals Hepatitis B virus infection and its associated factors among medical waste collectors at public health facilities in eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Degu Abate Mengiste ◽  
Abebe Tolera Dirbsa ◽  
Behailu Hawulte Ayele ◽  
Tewodros Tesfa Hailegiyorgis
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
B Virus ◽  
History Of

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.

scholarly journals RESIKO PENULARAN INFEKSI DI RUANG AUTOPSI DAN PENERAPAN KEWASPADAAN UNIVERSAL

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Citra Manela
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Universal Precaution ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Selection Of

AbstrakPeningkatan resiko penularan infeksi di ruang autopsi semakin meningkat. Hal ini terjadi karena peningkatan jumlah kasus korban meninggal yang terinfeksi penyakit terutama di negara berkembang. Beberapa studi menyatakan terjadinya peningkatan prevalensi HIV, hepatitis B, C, D dan G, tuberkulosis, penyakit Prion, Hantavirus, campak, infeksi bakteri atau HTCV pada pekerja di ruang autopsi. Penerapan kewaspadaan universal, termasuk standar OSHA, pemilihan disinfektan dan pengolahan limbah medis sangat penting diperhatikan untuk mencegah resiko terjadinya penularan infeksi. Tujuan penulisan tinjauan pustaka ini adalah mengetahui risiko penularan infeksi pada pekerja di ruang autopsi dan penerapan kewaspadaan universal. Penulisan ini berdasarkan studi kepustakaan yang terkait dengan dua topik ini. Penerapan kewaspadaan universal sangat diperlukan dalam pencegahan penularan penyakit infeksi pada pekerja di ruang autopsi yaitu meliputi penggunaan alat pelindung diri yang tepat, perilaku, tindakan mencegah infeksi, disinfeksi dan penanganan sampah medis yang sesuai aturan.AbstractThe risk of infection transmissions in autopsy room is increasing. This happens because the increase of the number of cases died affected by infectious disease, especially in developing countries. Several studies found an increase on the prevalence of HIV , Hepatitis B , C , D and G, Tuberculosis , Prion Disease , Hantavirus , Measles , Bacterial Infection or HTCV on workers in autopsy room .The application of universal precaution , including OSHA standards , the selection of disinfectant, medical waste management is very important to prevent the risk of the infection transmission. The aim of this review was to explain the risks of infection transmissions on workers in autopsy room and the application of universal precaution. Literatures on these two topics were evaluated. Application of universal precautions are very necessary in the prevention of transmission of infectious disease in workers in the autopsy room which includes the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, behaviors, actions to prevent infection, disinfection and treatment of medical waste according to the rules.

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