Assessment of Hepatitis B Awareness among Final Year Medical Students And Their Vaccination Status at Tabuk University
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) it is double-stranded circular DNA virus and member of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global health problem, with two billion people infected worldwide and 350 million suffering from chronic HBV infection. At least one million people die annually from HBV related chronic liver disease. Healthcare professionals are at an increased risk of acquiring blood-borne infectious diseases. These individuals are prone to needle-stick injuries during procedures, leading to inadvertent inoculation of infected blood. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among final year medical students at University of Tabuk to assess their knowledge about HBV and vaccination status. Results: A total of 55 final year medical students responded to the questionnaire, 60% were female, and 40 % were male. 94.5 % of the students received the HBV vaccine. Only half of the male participants (59%), and (36.3%) of the female participant received all 3 doses of the vaccine. Conclusion: Medical students had a medium to good level of compliance with the HBV vaccination program, regardless of their knowledge and awareness of the disease and vaccination.
Authors and Affiliations
Sarah Ali Alatwi, Reem Eid Alhwiti, Areej Hassan Alatawi, Badryah Saad Albalwi, Waad Faisal Aljdrawi, Manar Yahya Hayyan, Hanaa Masaad Albalawi, Najlaa Samran Almutairi, Saeed Mubarak Saeed Al thwab, Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.6.010
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