Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to the risk of transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses in a hospital in Togo

Bagny, A.; Bouglouga, O.; Djibril, Mohaman Awalou; Lawson, Adam; Kaaga, YL; Sama, Danny; Balaka, Abago; Rédah, D.

doi:10.1684/mst.2013.0227

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“…The media (68.2%) was the second most important source of information after lectures (85.9%). These results are similar to those of 91.9% of students surveyed at the University of Lomé (Togo) by Bagny [6] who had also acquired knowledge about hepatitis B through these means, although they were not students in health sciences. The expansion, accessibility and breadth of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) explain these facts.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…These rates could be attributed to the many blood donation and HBV vaccination campaigns carried out at the school. This percentage of vaccinated students is significantly higher than those reported by Ansa in Accra among health workers (53.4%) [14] and by Bagny [6] in Togo among nurses (51.3%). To improvestudents' hepatitis B screening and vaccination, we recommended that they be made mandatory and available free of charge to students in the health sciences.…”

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confidence: 56%

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Medical Students Regarding Hepatitis B Infection at a Private University of Medicine in Senegal

Déguénonvo¹,

Gueye²,

Mbaye³

et al. 2019

J Infect Dis Epidemiol

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Context: Senegal is among the most endemic countries for viral hepatitis B with 11% of chronic HBV carriers. Students in the health sector are among those most at risk. The objectives of this study were to determine the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of students at a private university in Dakar regarding viral hepatitis B and to identify associated factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study has been conducted among students of the St Christopher Iba Mar Diop School from April 1 to 30, 2019. The questionnaire was self-administered. Chi 2 testing and logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with the level of knowledge, as well as attitudes and practices regarding viral hepatitis B. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 software. Results: In total, we interviewed 317 students, which corresponds to a participation rate of 60.5%. The main sources of information were predominately training (85.9%) and the media (68.2%). Jaundice (85.9%), hepatomegaly (79.2%) and fever (78.5%) were the main clinical signs known to students. Blood and sexual transmission routes were cited by more than 80% of the respondents. However, 19.4% of students reported that hepatitis B could be transmitted by the fecal-oral route. People with multiple sexual partners (77.5%) and health workers (76.4%) were the most frequently cited at-risk groups. Incarceration as a risk factor was known by only 38.7% of respondents.

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confidence: 83%

Section: Knowledge Of Viral Hepatitis B (Table 1)contrasting

confidence: 56%

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Medical Students Regarding Hepatitis B Infection at a Private University of Medicine in Senegal

Déguénonvo¹,

Gueye²,

Mbaye³

et al. 2019

J Infect Dis Epidemiol

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“…Egypt has the highest prevalence of HCV in the world estimated at 14.5% in the 15 -59 age group [4]. In Togo, the seroprevalence of HCV is estimated at 6.5% [5]. HCV infection is the second leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after hepatitis B in Africa and Togo in particular [6].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effectiveness of Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis C by Direct-Acting Antivirals in Togo

Lawson-Ananissoh¹,

Bagny²,

Bouglouga³

et al. 2019

OJGas

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Background: Viral hepatitis C is the second leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatitis B in Africa and Togo in particular. The advent of direct acting antivirals has revolutionized the care and prognosis of patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Objective: To evaluate the sustained virological response (SVR) 12 weeks after oral treatment without interferon in HCV infected patients with genotypes 1 and 2. Patients and Method: Descriptive and analytical study based on the retrospective collection of data in the hepatogastroenterology unit of the University Hospital Campus of Lome (Togo) from July 11, 2016 to April 22, 2018. All patients who had a chronic viral hepatitis C with viral replication, naive, regardless of the genotype, regardless of the degree of liver fibrosis, and who had completed their treatment with direct-acting antivirals were included. Results: We recruited 84 patients, 60 of whom were infected with HCV genotype 2 (71.43%) and 24 with HCV genotype 1 (28.57%). There were 58 men and 26 women (sex ratio: 0.45). In HCV genotype 1 patients, the median age was 54.29 years and Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir was the most used combination (62.50%). In HCV genotype 2 patients, the median age was 54.5 years and Sofosbuvir associated with Ribavirin was the most used treatment (81.66%). The virological response at the end of treatment was 100% (genotype 1) and 93.30% (genotype 2). The SVR 12 was 100% (genotype 1) and 91.70% (genotype 2). Five patients were in treatment failure (genotype 2). Conclusion: Direct-acting antivirals were effective in our patients. The rate of sustained virological response was above 90%.

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“…AEBs by needles sticks were the most common type in our series at 71.7%, this is not a particularity in our context as almost all studies report similar findings [16,18,23,27,[34][35][36]. However, needles sticks are closely linked to the notion of AEBs, we could dissociate needles sticks by care acts from those emanating from practices at risk in the event of non-compliance with universal precautions (recapping, re-boring used needles) and those related to the management of health care waste (picking up dirty stained objects) as reported by some authors [21,23,27,[37][38][39][40][41]. Beside accidents with exposure to blood occurring by stings, it should also be noted as highlighted by Kara-Peketi [18], the particular situations of projections of liquids of which the midwives are victims and in relation to the variety of tasks performed in the delivery room.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Indeed, 63% of AEBs victims were not up to date with their vaccination against HVB. This situation could be likely to increase the risk of contamination following an Accident with exposure to blood if we take into account the prevalence of HVB infection (estimated at 10.87% in the general population [41], type of accident such as accidental stings (more frequent) and transmission rate for HBV ranging from 6 to 45% [18]. This could be explained by the fact that in our context, the viral hepatitis B control programs, which are based on the global health sector strategy against viral hepatitis [43], are still lacking.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence and Epidemiological Profile of Accidents with Exposure to Blood Among Health Professionals in Two Hospitals in the North of Togo

Ditorguena¹,

Prisca²,

Apelete³

et al. 2019

JHER

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Accidents with exposure to blood (AEBs) remain a reality in healthcare settings and are, by their frequency, a major concern for health professionals. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of AEBs history, to identify the types, circumstances and mechanisms of occurrence and to describe the practices of health professionals with respect to AEBs. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of two (02) months (September-October 2018) in two hospitals, the Kara's teaching hospital and Kara's regional hospital, both located in the north, 418 kilometers from Lomé, economic capital of Togo. The study population was represented by health professionals practicing in the district pediatrics, surgery, gynecology-obstetrics, emergencies and laboratories of the said centers. Were included in the study health professionals presents and available in the above-mentioned services at the time of the survey. Hospital staff not directly involved in patient care (administrative, mortuary staff, vigils, pharmacy salesmen) were excluded from the study. This research was a descriptive-analytical technique using interviews and questionnaires anonymized and adapted in such a way that it meets our objectives. Methods of data analysis were made using the Sphinx V5 software version 5.1.0.2. The Chisquare statistical test was used to compare the proportions with a significance threshold of 5%. The prevalence of AEBs was estimated at 67.6%. The results show that AEBs were frequent among men compared to women (72.7% vs 58.3%), without significant difference. Age, occupational qualification and seniority in the medical profession were significantly associated to AEBs. The most common mechanism of occurrence was the skin break (89.1%). The equipment or sharp objects handled at the time of the accident were a hollow needle (58.8%), and the most incriminated body fluid was blood (71.7%). AEBs are a reality in health care in Togo with a very high prevalence and concern daily all socio-professional categories especially the nurses and the midwives during the care tasks. Exposure is roughly daily, however, the amount of vaccination coverage in these two hospitals is low. In addition, for health care workers to some dangerous actions, such as disposal of used needles, lack of attention to wearing PPE will be accepted in certain circumstances without risk, it is observed. Wasungu Bassokla Ditorguena et al.:

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relative to the risk of transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses in a hospital in Togo

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Medical Students Regarding Hepatitis B Infection at a Private University of Medicine in Senegal

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Medical Students Regarding Hepatitis B Infection at a Private University of Medicine in Senegal

Effectiveness of Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis C by Direct-Acting Antivirals in Togo

Prevalence and Epidemiological Profile of Accidents with Exposure to Blood Among Health Professionals in Two Hospitals in the North of Togo

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