The knowledge and reported vaccination status of hepatitis B virus amongst medical students in a Nigerian tertiary teaching hospital

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those on hemodialysis, are at increased risk of developing hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Guidelines suggest that all patients with CKD should be vaccinated against HBV, but these guidelines are usually not followed. We conducted this study to know the status of vaccination against HBV in CKD patients on regular hemodialysis. Methods: This observational descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Teaching Hospital, Poonch Medical College Rawalakot , and POF Teaching Hospital, Wah Medical College Wah Cantt, from March to July 2019. Patients reporting to the dialysis center of both hospitals on regular dialysis were included in the study. Patient information (HBV vaccination status, age, gender, education, socioeconomic status, duration of CKD and duration of dialysis) were collected on a specially designed questionnaire. The statistical analysis of data was done in SPSS for Windows, version 20. Results: A total 149 patients were included in the study, 63.1% were male and 36.9% were female. Out of these 24.2% were uneducated, 33.6% had 1-10 years school education, 38.2% had 10-14 years education, and 4% had more than 14 years education. About 35% patients were from low socioeconomic class, 54% from middle and 11% from higher class. Only 45.6% (n=68) of patients were vaccinated and 54.4% (n=81) were not vaccinated against HBV. Vaccination status was significantly associated with education (p=0.004) and socioeconomic status (p=0.008). Conclusion: The HBV status of patients on regular hemodialysis is not satisfactory at the two centers observed. It is associated with education and socioeconomic status of the patient.

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Vaccination against hepatitis B virus in hemodialysis patients: trends in dialysis centers of Northern Pakistan

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.28045.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 55

Author(s):

Muhammad Nadeem ◽

Syed Asim Ali Shah ◽

Naveed Arshad ◽

Faiza Riaz ◽

Rizwan Saeed Kiani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Study Patient ◽

Medical College ◽

Hbv Vaccination ◽

B Virus ◽

Regular Hemodialysis

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those on hemodialysis, are at increased risk of developing hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Guidelines suggest that all patients with CKD should be vaccinated against HBV, but these guidelines are usually not followed. We conducted this study to know the status of vaccination against HBV in CKD patients on regular hemodialysis. Methods: This observational descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Teaching Hospital, Poonch Medical College Rawalakot , and POF Teaching Hospital, Wah Medical College Wah Cantt, from March to July 2019. Patients reporting to the dialysis center of both hospitals on regular dialysis were included in the study. Patient information (HBV vaccination status, age, gender, education, socioeconomic status, duration of CKD and duration of dialysis) were collected on a specially designed questionnaire. The statistical analysis of data was done in SPSS for Windows, version 20. Results: A total 149 patients were included in the study, 63.1% were male and 36.9% were female. Out of these 24.2% were uneducated, 33.6% had 1-10 years school education, 38.2% had 10-14 years education, and 4% had more than 14 years education. About 35% patients were from low socioeconomic class, 54% from middle and 11% from higher class. Only 45.6% (n=68) of patients were vaccinated and 54.4% (n=81) were not vaccinated against HBV. Vaccination status was significantly associated with education (p=0.004) and socioeconomic status (p=0.008). Conclusion: The HBV status of patients on regular hemodialysis is not satisfactory at the two centers observed. It is associated with education and socioeconomic status of the patient.

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana (2009)

BMC Research Notes ◽

10.1186/1756-0500-5-115 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Julius Tieroyaare Dongdem ◽

Sylvanus Kampo ◽

Ireneous N Soyiri ◽

Patrick Nsobila Asebga ◽

Juventus B Ziem ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Blood Donors ◽

Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽

B Virus ◽

Tamale Teaching Hospital

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and uptake of hepatitis B vaccine among healthcare workers, Makueni County, Kenya 2017

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdy186 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 765-771 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

E N Kisangau ◽

A Awour ◽

B Juma ◽

D Odhiambo ◽

T Muasya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Hbv Infection ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Infection Prevalence ◽

Similar Data ◽

Factors Associated ◽

B Virus

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable infection that can spread in healthcare setting. Data on HBV infections and vaccine in African healthcare workers (HCWs) are limited. We estimated HBV infection prevalence, hepatitis B vaccination status and identified factors associated with vaccination in one Kenyan county. Methods Randomly selected HCWs completed a questionnaire about HBV exposure and self-reported immunization histories, and provided blood for testing of selected HBV biomarkers to assess HBV infection and vaccination status: HBV core antibodies (anti-HBc), HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) and HBV surface antibodies (anti-HBs). Prevalence odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated to identify factors associated with vaccination. Results Among 312 HCWs surveyed, median age was 31 years (range: 19–67 years). Of 295 blood samples tested, 13 (4%) were anti-HBc and HBsAg-positive evidencing chronic HBV infection; 139 (47%) had protective anti-HBs levels. Although 249 (80%) HCWs received ≥1 HBV vaccine dose, only 119 (48%) received all three recommended doses. Complete vaccination was more likely among those working in hospitals compared to those working in primary healthcare facilities (OR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.4–4.3). Conclusion We recommend strengthening county HCW vaccination, and collecting similar data nationally to guide HBV prevention and control.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of medical students regarding occupational risks of hepatitis B virus in College of Medicine, Aljouf University

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research ◽

10.4103/2141-9248.149765 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 13 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

AH Al-Hazmi

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Medical Students ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Occupational Risks ◽

B Virus

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Knowledge and vaccination status on hepatitis B among the students of Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184561 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (11) ◽

pp. 4715

Author(s):

M. Sabbir Ahmed ◽

M. Wahidur Rahman ◽

Fahmida Fayeza ◽

Tarana Sharmin

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Blood Transfusion ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Causative Factor ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

B Virus

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global public health problem as well as in Bangladesh. The most common liver disease in Bangladesh is viral hepatitis. Bangladesh is an intermediate endemic zone for hepatitis B virus infection. Research shows that about 10 million people in Bangladesh have been suffering from hepatitis B.Methods: The research was a cross-sectional survey and appropriate statistical formula was used to select 341 respondents randomly. The data were collected through a pre-designed, pre-structured questionnaire, which was distributed among the students. All the data was analysed using Microsoft Excel 2013.Results: Most of the respondent 95% knew about hepatitis B and about 87% knew that it is a viral infection. About 69% students respond that hepatitis B can increase liver cancer. Among the respondents, 76% supported that hepatitis B can be transmitted by blood transfusion. Most of the students 82% supported blood transfusion as a causative factor and 67% informed that jaundice is the major sign and symptoms of hepatitis B. More than half of the students 53% reported that they were vaccinated for hepatitis B. The major reasons for not taking vaccination were lack of free time and lack of feeling of necessity for vaccination.Conclusions: The overall knowledge and vaccination status on hepatitis B virus was not satisfactory. Different types of seminars and campaigns on hepatitis B, arranged by university will help to increase the student’s level of knowledge on hepatitis B.

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Acute Hepatitis B Co-infection in HIV-Infected Patients Despite Prior Hepatitis B Vaccination

Canadian Journal of General Internal Medicine ◽

10.22374/cjgim.v11i4.188 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

Author(s):

S. Rolland ◽

L. Antonova ◽

J. Powis ◽

T. Murdoch ◽

D. Wong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Acute Hepatitis ◽

Elevated Risk ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Hbv Infection ◽

Hepatitis B Vaccination ◽

Hiv Patients ◽

B Virus ◽

Acute Hepatitis B

Clinicians often assume that patients vaccinated for hepatitis B virus (HBV) have immunity. We report three cases of acute HBV infection in HBV-vaccinated HIV patients. These cases illustrate that patients at an elevated risk of HBV exposure presenting with acute hepatitis should be tested for HBV infection regardless of previous vaccination status.

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen-Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude and Vaccination Status among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Health Facility

Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.46912/jbrcp.174 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 37-46

Author(s):

DC Obu ◽

UV Asiegbu ◽

CT Ezeonu ◽

AFI Una ◽

CE Arua-Iduma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Virus Infection ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

Surface Antigen ◽

Healthcare Workers ◽

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Hepatitis B Virus Infection ◽

Virus Vaccination ◽

B Virus

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of acquiring hepatitis virus B infection through occupational exposure. Having adequate knowledge and proper attitudes toward hepatitis B virus infection are crucial for its prevention. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and hepatitis B virus vaccination status of health care workers. A descriptive cross-sectional study among 120 healthcare workers that attended the World Hepatitis B-Day Celebration in June 2018 was undertaken. Data were obtained with a self-administered questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude towards HBV infection, and practice of hepatitis B vaccination. Commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits were used to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen. Data were analyzed using computer software SPSS version 22. The prevalence of HBsAg among the subjects was 4.5%. Only 53(47.7%) of the respondents had good knowledge of hepatitis B virus infection. The majority of respondents 91(82.0%) demonstrated a positive attitude towards hepatitis B virus infection and vaccination. Over 30% of respondents were aware of their hepatitis B virus infection status, and 29(26.1%) of them had received the hepatitis B virus vaccine. The major reason for the poor uptake of hepatitis B virus vaccination was not knowing where to get the vaccine in 40(57.1%) of them. Good knowledge of HBV infection had a statistically significant association with the age of respondents and their years of experience (p<0.05). It is recommended that a healthcare worker should be provided with more education and information on hepatitis B virus infection and vaccination. Also, hepatitis B screening and vaccination should be made mandatory as part of the pre-employment exercise of all healthcare workers with follow up screening before any upgrade or promotional examination exercise.

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Factors associated with self-reported hepatitis B virus vaccination status among men who have sex with men in the Netherlands

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh20082 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 444

Author(s):

C. Den Daas ◽

P. C. G. Adam ◽

K. Vermey ◽

W. Zuilhof ◽

J. B. F. de Wit

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Hepatitis B Virus ◽

Hepatitis B ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Vaccination Status ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Hbv Vaccination ◽

B Virus ◽

Sex With Men ◽

Health Promotion Interventions

Background Reducing the number of new acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections to zero by 2022 is an important goal in the Netherlands. Free HBV vaccination is available for population groups at higher risk of infection, including men who have sex with men (MSM). Identifying correlates of HBV vaccination among MSM can guide the development of health promotion interventions to increase coverage of HBV vaccination. Methods: We assessed factors associated with the HBV vaccination status of 4270 MSM in the Netherlands. Data were collected through the 2018 online Men & Sexuality survey. Results: Multinomial regression analysis showed that lower education level, having never tested for HIV, not recently diagnosed with a sexually transmissible infection, recently having had sex abroad and unknown HBV testing status were associated with higher odds of being unvaccinated as opposed to fully vaccinated. Living in Amsterdam and testing HBV negative were associated with lower odds of being unvaccinated as opposed to fully vaccinated. Age (25–39 years vs younger ages), living in Amsterdam and using pre-exposure prophylaxis decreased the odds to be partly vaccinated as opposed to fully vaccinated; having a migration background increased these odds. Conclusions: HBV vaccination rates among MSM will not reduce HBV transmission to zero. HBV promotion should focus on MSM outside of Amsterdam who are likely less connected with sexual health services and may be at lower (perceived) risk. The factors identified related to HBV vaccination status provide guidance for health promotion interventions to increase uptake and vaccination completion among MSM.

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