Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Infection Among Patients In Tertiary Care Hospital, Kurnool
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Hepatitis B is a national and global public health problem. In 2013, viral hepatitis was a leading cause of death worldwide.1 More than 90% of this burden is due to the sequelae of infections with the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus.1 Prevention can reduce the rate of new infections. In the absence of additional efforts, 19 million hepatitis-related deaths are anticipated from 2015 to 2030.1 Materials and Methods: We conducted a case control study among patients attending the Gastroenterology Department of Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool, AP. It is a tertiary care hospital and hence the patients from the peripheral areas of the state and neighbouring states are coming here. Data were collected after getting written consent from the respondents. Information collected includes background demographic, socio-economic and health aspects. Results: The determinants of transmission of Hepatitis B was found statistically significant which included sex, religion, socio-economic status, education, ‘other related risk factors’ which include earlier infection of HBV, diabetic and family history of hepatitis infection. Conclusion: There is a need to create awareness about determinants and transmission of Hepatitis B in this area. The vaccination against Hepatitis B should be strongly recommended for high risk groups like family history of infection. Majority of the respondents are not immunized. Since the disease is highly infective but preventable, awareness and prevention are factors of importance.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. B. Sankara Sharma, Dr. P. Swarupa Rani
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