A comparative study among medical and nursing interns about the awareness of hepatitis B infection and knowledge of vaccination status: a cross sectional study

Marupuri Sushma; M. A. Musthaq Pasha; Afsar Fatima; B. Issac Ebenezer

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174227

Authors

Marupuri Sushma Department of Community Medicine, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
M. A. Musthaq Pasha Department of Community Medicine, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
Afsar Fatima Department of Community Medicine, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
B. Issac Ebenezer Department of Community Medicine, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20174227

Keywords:

Hepatitis B infection, Medical interns, Nursing students, Hepatitis B vaccination

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis B is a major health problem worldwide and more serious in India. An estimated 240 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is an important occupational hazard for health workers. However, it can be prevented by currently available safe and effective vaccine. A Study on Awareness of Hepatitis B Infection and Vaccination among Medical Interns and Nursing interns in Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study is done. Students who are present at the time of data collection by a pre structured pre-tested questionnaire given. Data was analyzed by usingSPSS 21 version. Data was presented in proportions and chi-square was done for significance with 95% confidence interval.

Results: The study was under taken among the medical interns (80) and nursing interns (70) at Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal. Out of all 150 students 87% all know that the type of infections viral. There is a significant knowledge difference between the medical interns and nursing interns about the knowledge of the modes of transmission i.e. Medical interns have higher knowledge when compared to nursing interns. 97% of medical interns are vaccinated whereas only 50% of nursing interns and also significant difference knowledge about the post exposure prophylaxis 76% in medical interns 19% in nursing interns.

Conclusions: This study showed that overall awareness regarding hepatitis B is at a very basic level among the nursing interns when compared to medical interns of the future and measures need to be taken to create complete awareness.

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