Knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers about hepatitis B and C transmission in Hyderabad, Pakistan

Jokhio, Abdul Hakeem; Bhatti, Taimur; Memon, Sidra

doi:10.26719/2010.16.10.1079

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“…The practice of using a new blade for every customer was common, as reported, among 90% of the barbers. This finding is consistent with other studies and indicates a uniform improvement in the practices of barbers across different countries [2,17,21]. We did not perform a regression analysis due to an insufficient number of HBV cases.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…The poor response could be attributed to the lack of knowledge about the preventive role of vaccine and its cost. Unlike in other studies [2,17] hand-washing after each shave or haircut was an uncommon practice and majority of the barbers did not report it as part of their routine. Hand-washing not only helps maintain self-hygiene but also reduces the risk of infection transmission to clients.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…Studies conducted in Yemen and other countries have reported poor knowledge [1,21] and misconceptions about spreading of HBV via coughing, sneezing and eating food leftovers. In addition to this, the lack of knowledge about the disease spreading via a sexual route is common among barbers [2,17]. Overall, attitude of the barbers towards having safe practices was favorable.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…For barbers, the use of blades and razors is part of their occupation which can expose them to blood of customers while shaving and hair cutting. This exposure can put them at risk of many blood-borne diseases including hepatitis B [1,2]. Globally, 2 billion people are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) [3][4][5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in the district of Sukkur, Sindh

Abbasi¹,

Fatmi²,

Kadir³

et al. 2014

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Objectives: Several occupations in developing countries lag behind in ensuring the safety of their workers in occupational settings. Lack of implementation of safety guidelines at workplaces can expose workers to health risks. In Pakistan, barbers are one of the un-regulated occupational groups. Low literacy, increased frequency of direct skin contact and blade/razors use can expose barbers to body fluids including blood of the customers. We conducted this study in order to determine hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in a peri-urban district of Sindh. Material and Methods: Three hundred eighty-five barbers from the Sukkur district were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected and tested for HBsAg. A scale was built to determine the proportions of responses to knowledge, attitude and practice items. Results: The prevalence of HBV among barbers was 2.1%. The barbers' knowledge on HBV and its transmission routes was poor. The response to attitude items was good, except that only 35.1% of the participants agreed to have vaccination against HBV. The overall performance on the knowledge and practice scales was poor compared to the attitude scale on which 80% of the barbers performed well. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV among barbers was lower compared to the available national figures for the prevalence among the general population.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 63%

Section: O R I G I N a L P A P E R In Abbasi Et Almentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in the district of Sukkur, Sindh

Abbasi¹,

Fatmi²,

Kadir³

et al. 2014

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“…This finding also compares with the observations of a previous report [14]. Regarding awareness about the quality of blade, most of the barbers and clients insisted on use of a new blade, a finding analogous to that of another study [15]. A recent study showed that about half of the barbers and one third of their clients knew about hepatitis but only a small percentage of them could identify it as a disease of the liver, and only 13% and 42% of the barbers and clients respectively had the knowledge that hepatitis can be transmitted by razors.…”

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confidence: 86%

Insight and educational intervention concerning hepatitis among roadside barbers and their clients in Karachi, Pakistan

Shahid

Nasim

Memon

2013

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Introduction: This study aimed to determine perceptions of hepatitis and make available an educational intervention session regarding the infection among roadside barbers and their clients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study using convenience random sampling technique was conducted on all barbers and one each of their clients during January to June, 2011, in Karachi, Pakistan. After informed consent was taken and confidentiality ensured, respondents answered an anonymous questionnaire of closed-ended questions regarding hepatitis. The interview was followed by an educational intervention session. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 17. Results: About 51% and 32% of the barbers and clients respectively had knowledge regarding hepatitis. Razors were recognized as agents for transmitting the infection by 12% and 42% of the barbers and clients respectively. Most (96%) barbers disinfected the razor before use and 49% of the clients confirmed that the razor was sterilized before shaving, while 79% insisted on new blade. Though 50% and 30% of the barbers and clients respectively knew that hepatitis is a preventable disease, only 2% and 7% of the respective barbers and clients were vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Reasons for not being vaccinated were non-awareness and cost of the HBV vaccine. Only half of the barbers and clients considered themselves to be at risk for hepatitis. Conclusions: In Karachi, barbers and clients have poor knowledge of hepatitis and the means of transmissions, as well as low vaccination rates against HBV infection. Hence barbers and their clients must be educated about hepatitis and its prevention.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Barbers Regarding Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection in Sana’a City, Yemen

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There is strong evidence that razors, barber's scissors, nail files and body piercing instruments are risk factors for transmission of hepatitis B and C. to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding hepatitis B and C virus among barbers in Sana'a city. KAP study was conducted from July-September 2011. Two hundred and thirty four barbershops were surveyed. Out of 234 barber shops, 73.1% heard about viral hepatitis B and C. The awareness of modes of transmission of hepatitis and the different sources/risk factors were moderate, ranging from 51.6% who knew that hepatitis can be transmitted through sexual transmitted to 82.1% who knew that hepatitis can be transmitted through blood transfusion. 54.9% of barbers did not agree that it was essential to have periodic tests for HBV and HCV; however, 67.5%would themselves like to be tested for these infections. 32% washed their hands before attending each client, 59% cleaned instruments with disinfectant between clients, 96.1% washed razors with tap water before use on a new client, 92.6% also washed their razors with an antiseptic solution after every use, 87% used a new blade on new clients and 55% used disinfectants for skin cuts. In Yemen, a large number of barbers are shaving clients with an old style razor with a permanent blade. There is moderate awareness about the various modes of transmission of hepatitis among the barbers.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of barbers about hepatitis B and C transmission in Hyderabad, Pakistan

Cited by 35 publications

References 10 publications

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in the district of Sukkur, Sindh

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among barbers and their knowledge, attitude and practices in the district of Sukkur, Sindh

Insight and educational intervention concerning hepatitis among roadside barbers and their clients in Karachi, Pakistan

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Barbers Regarding Hepatitis B and C Viral Infection in Sana’a City, Yemen

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