A study on knowledge and vaccination status of Hepatitis B among medical students
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Hepatitis B is an acute systemic infection caused by Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), affecting the liver and transmitted usually by parenteral route. Health Care Professionals, particularly surgeons, laboratory personnel, medical students are at high risk of exposure to HBV by virtue of their contact with patients, contaminated instruments and body fluids. Since proper vaccination can prevent this infection, complete vaccination against HBV is necessary for medical and paramedical students. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and Hepatitis B vaccination status among medical students of Katuri Medical College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among medical students belonging to III – IX semesters using a pre tested questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 16.0. Results: Among the study participants 95.5% are having awareness that HBV affects liver, but only 46.5% know all the possible modes of transmission of the disease. Only 63% of the participants are vaccinated against HBV; of which only 67.5% are fully vaccinated. Conclusion: Awareness regarding modes of transmission of HBV is low. Periodical sensitization programmes and vaccination are essential for protecting medical students from HBV infection.
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Chaitanya Gujjarlapudi, Ravinder A, Dheeraj A K
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