A comparative study to assess knowledge, attitude and practice for Hepatitis B vaccination among Nurses of Government and Private Hospital of Central India

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis B is a global public health problem. In India the carrier rate of hepatitis B is higher among health care personnel. Nurses are probably the most commonly exposed health care staff exposed to needle prick, injuries and contact with infectious fluids. Objective: To assess the levels of awareness regarding infectivity of hepatitis B among nurses, their attitude towards hepatitis B vaccination and practices followed after needle stick injury. Methodology: A cross sectional observational study was conducted in 30 nurses of MY hospital (MYH) and multispecialty private hospital (PH) each with help of semi structured questionnaire about knowledge, attitude and practice related to hepatitis B. Chi square test was applied to assess significant difference between the two centres. Result: 73.3% of nurses of MYH and 43.3% of PH think that they are at high risk for hepatitis B infection. 43.3% of MYH and 23.3% of PH considered all hospital places to be risky. 30% nurses of MYH and 20% of PH had knowledge of post exposure prophylaxis. 36.67% of nurses of MYH and 93.33% nurses of PH were vaccinated. 33.33% of MYH nurses and 46.6% of PH nurses were exposed to needle stick injury. Conclusion: This study was concluded as vaccination was more in private institution than government institution. Main reason or the acceptance of vaccination is Hospital policy. Knowledge about post exposure prophylaxis and correct action after needle stick injuries was less.

Knowledge, attitude and practices about hepatitis B in paramedical and supporting staff at a tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study

“…In a similar study conducted on healthcare workers, it was found that most of the participants believed that hepatitis B can be transmitted from mother to child, unprotected sex, needle stick injury and blood transfusion. 7,8 The current study showed that 79.30% nurses and lab technicians whereas only 20.76% MPWs believed that the risk of hepatitis B leading to liver disease or liver cancer was high. In this study 98% of the nurses and lab technicians were of the opinion that hepatitis B virus infection can be prevented, whereas only 71.1% of the multipurpose workers believed the same.…”

“…In similar studies it was found that majority of the participants were aware of the infection. 6,7 The results of our study showed that only 30.19% of the MPWs correctly knew all the modes of transmission of Hepatitis B, whereas 73.83% of the nurses and lab technicians were aware of all the correct modes. In a similar study conducted on healthcare workers, it was found that most of the participants believed that hepatitis B can be transmitted from mother to child, unprotected sex, needle stick injury and blood transfusion.…”

A comparative study: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam amrut ahar yojana and take home ration scheme, Armori block, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra

“…Nutrition warrants special attention during pregnancy and lactation as foetus as well as infant needs high nutrients. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Poor maternal diet affects mother's health, which thereafter poses a potential risk of maternal and child death. 5 However, it is important for the mother to maintain a healthy nutritional status during the time of pregnancy and lactations as it affects her own health, her ability to give birth and breastfeed a healthy infant.…”