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TITLE:

HEPATITIS B: ITS AWARENESS, PRACTICE AND FREQUENCY OF VACCINATION AMONG SELECTED HIGH RISK HEALTH-CARE WORKERS AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

AUTHORS:

Dr. Tehmina Shahzadi, Dr. Saba Fazal Dad, Dr. Humaira Kousar

ABSTRACT:

Abstract: Foundation: Hepatitis B infection (HBV) contamination is a worldwide issue and >350 million HBV transporters on the planet. Destinations: The point was to evaluate mindfulness, routine with regards to chosen high hazard human services laborers (HCW) in regards to chance for contracting hepatitis B and self-revealed immunization status. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was led among 300 chose HCW of Holy Family Hospital Rawalpindi Jan to March 2018. Results: About 72.1% respondents were females with by and large mean period of 24.10 (standard deviation ±7.011). 67.5% females were inside the age gathering of 18-23 years. Lion's share (70.4%) of the members were nursing understudies and (92.5%) family units (54.6%). Lion's share (69.3%) of them knew that hepatitis B transmission was conceivable through perilous sex, tainted blood/body liquid, sullied syringe, needle and surgical tool, 19.6% knew through tainted blood and body liquids, 5.7% knew through defiled syringe, needle and surgical tool, 1.8% knew through risky sex. 59.3% had a past filled with contact with known hepatitis B case. 62.2% were inoculated with three portions of hepatitis B immunization. Dominant part of the members had presented to hepatitis B positive case while at work (P = 0.001). The uncovered people with known hepatitis B cases have counseled specialist, immunized and treated with prescriptions (P = 0.002); utilized needle destroyer (P = 0.012); inoculated with 3 portions of hepatitis B immunization (P = 0.001); and utilized sterile gloves while performing work (P = 0.000), particularly while managing blood and body liquid. End: notwithstanding having great information, the manner in which they practice for aversion of hepatitis B diseases were lacking and need further improvement. Key words: Health care workers, hepatitis B, knowledge, practice, tertiary care hospitals.

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