Hepatitis C virus antibodies are absent among high risk group of health care workers in Damascus Hospital

Alhamoudi, Hoda; Alhalabi, Nawras; Zein, Mouhammed; Ibrahim, Nazir

doi:10.1016/j.ajg.2018.02.012

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“…22 A study to detect HCV antibodies amongst health care workers (HCWs) at Damascus hospital proved to be absent; 81.3% reported a needle stick injury and 79.3% was involved with an HCV patient during their career. 23 Data from the United States (1990s) showed that unvaccinated HCWs had serologic evidence of HBV infection three to five times greater than the population 24 . A German study on needle-stick injuries found that 31.4% of HCWs had at least 1 accident within the past 12 months.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding HIV, HBV, and HCV Among Medical Students of Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria

Mohsen

Shibani

Ibrahim

et al. 2021

Community Health Equity Research & Policy

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Background Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS are infections that constitute major health concerns impacting national health systems worldwide. This is the first study to determine Syrian medical students' attitudes, awareness and knowledge of HIV/HBV/HCV, regarding general knowledge about, clinical features, transmission, and prevention. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at Syrian Private University on World AIDs Day (1/12/2019), Damascus, during the Syrian war crisis. Data were collected through self-administered surveys which targeted social demographic information, general knowledge, attitude, towards HBV, HCV, HIV. Data were divided and analysed according to the source of information, study year, marital status, and GPA using one-way analysis of variance to assess the level of knowledge. Results Of 317 respondents, the majority (59.8%) were males with age ranging from 18 to 30 years of age. . The majority of students 188(59.3%) showed an average level of knowledge, 73(23%) showed a good level of knowledge. This study revealed adequate knowledge. However there were misconceptions regarding transmission pathways. The majority 173(54.6%) had a positive attitude, and 144(45.4%) had a neutral attitude, while none had a negative attitude towards HIV/HBV/HCV infected individuals. Clinical year students (mean 73.0%, SD ± 10.0%) demonstrated higher levels of awareness compared to pre-clinical students (mean 39.7%, SD ± 13.0%). Conclusions This study revealed that medical students have adequate knowledge regarding HIV/HBV/HCV. Medical students play a pivotal role in raising awareness and disseminating knowledge among the community, thus more effort should be concentrated on developing educational programs to limit the risks of such infections.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding HIV, HBV, and HCV Among Medical Students of Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria

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“…This was comparable to the prevalence of hepatitis C infection in the general population at Monastir governorate (0.20%) [ 25 ]. Other studies also showed that the prevalence of HCV among HCW was comparable or lower than the general population [ 12 , 14 ].…”

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“…The prevalence of HCV infection in this study was similar to the 0% prevalence reported among healthcare workers of the Najran region.Southwestern Saudi Arabia and those of a Damascus Hospital [ 12 , 26 ]. Other results from studies on university hospitals were close to our findings [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus infection and associated factors among healthcare workers in Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Tunisia

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Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Indeed, they are exposed to blood and body fluid which put them at an important risk of transmission of various blood borne pathogens including HCV. The goal of this study was to determine the magnitude of occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus infection as well as the factors associated to this exposure among HCWs at a Tunisian University Hospital in 2017. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out at Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital in Monastir Governorate (Tunisia) from 01 June 2017 to 31 August 2017. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire. To determine factors associated with occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus infection, we performed multivariate analysis. Results Among the 1493 included participants, more than half (56.7) had at least one exposure to blood or body fluid. A history of needle stick injury was reported by 48.3% of the respondents. Exposure to blood or body fluid splash into the face was announced by 32.1% HCWs. Doctors had the highest risk of exposure (AOR = 12.425; 95% CI: [05.310–29.075]). Participants working at surgical departments were the most exposed comparing to workers at others departments (AOR = 7.440; 95% CI: [4.461–12.408]). Two exposed female HCWs were tested positive corresponding to a HCV infection prevalence of 0.13% (95% IC: [0.11–0.16%]). Conclusion Occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus infection was high at the university hospital of Monastir. Despite the low magnitude of HCV infection, preventive actions should be taken to promote the safety of health care personnel.

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“…Moreover, exposure to NSIs is significantly seven times more for HCV infection occurrence (OR = 7.15, p = <0.001) and exposure to BBF is significantly six times more susceptible for HCV infection occurrence (OR = 6.74, p <0.001) (Table 2). Regarding the predictors of HCV infection among HCWs, the male had seven times higher risk of being HCV positive than females (OR = 7.555, p < 0.001), and having a history of surgery was approximately six times higher risk of being HCV Syria; where the prevalence was 6.8%, 5.2%, and 0% (where whole samples tested negative for anti-HCV antibodies among HCWs), respectively (13)(14)(15). Confirmatory PCR test detects positivity in 73.2 % among positive HCWs by OraQuick test, which is slightly similar to a previous study conducted in Beni-Suef University Hospital, Egypt, where the result of confirmatory PCR testing revealed 75% positivity (16).…”

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Hepatitis C Infection among Health Care Workers Screened by OraQuick Test in Asyut Governorate

Ali

qayed

Khalek

et al. 2022

The Egypt. J. of Community Medicine

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Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at greater risk for infection by bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency viruses. Occupational exposure to needle stick injuries (NSIs) and blood and other body fluids (BBF) remained the main health problem in developing countries. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in HCWs in Asyut Governorate and treatment outcomes among true positive cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among HCWs at the central office of Asyut Health Directorate, Abu-teeg, Al-Qusiyah, and Abnoub district hospitals. This study was done before national HCV screening initiative in Egypt. The study sites were randomly recruited from all eligible sites. Data were collected using a semi structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included inquiries about sociodemographic status and risk factors for HCV transmission, such as exposure to NSIs and BBF. Results: The prevalence of hepatitis C infection among HCWs in Asyut Governorate was 6.3% by polymerase chain reaction test. The important risk factors for HCV positivity included exposure to NSIs and BBFs. Conclusion:The HCV infection prevalence among HCWs is high, and significant predictors of HCV infection among HCWs include exposure to NSIs and BBFs and absence of training regarding infection control measures. Therefore, health education and training programs are regularly recommended for all HCWs regarding occupational exposure to NSIs and BBFs. INTRODUCTION:Globally, 71 million people have chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection according to the World Health Organization (WHO) assessment 1 , which mostly progress to cirrhosis or liver cancer. 2 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 60-70 out of 100

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Hepatitis C virus antibodies are absent among high risk group of health care workers in Damascus Hospital

Cited by 5 publications

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding HIV, HBV, and HCV Among Medical Students of Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding HIV, HBV, and HCV Among Medical Students of Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria

Occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus infection and associated factors among healthcare workers in Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Tunisia

Hepatitis C Infection among Health Care Workers Screened by OraQuick Test in Asyut Governorate

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