Negligência no autocuidado em saúde: a imunização contra a hepatite B na Odontologia

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Arch Health Invest 5(2) 2016 85Negligência no autocuidado em saúde: a imunização contra a hepatite B na Odontologia ResumoA hepatite B é considerada como um dos principais problemas na saúde pública, devido sua alta virulência e cronicidade em escalas mundiais. Os profissionais da saúde, incluindo os cirurgiões-dentistas, tornam-se vulneráveis aos riscos de infecção a essa doença, devido sua exposição às atividades ocupacionais, assim como, pelos riscos de acidentes com perfurocortantes. Dessa maneira, medidas protetivas, como a imunização contra a hepatite B, são consideradas além de uma prerrogativa profissional, uma atitude de autocuidado em saúde. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a hepatite B, enfatizando a problemática "A imunização dos cirurgiões-dentistas contra o vírus da hepatite B e seus fatores associados". Para a coleta dos estudos científicos, foram consultadas as bases de dados: Pubmed, Scielo, Bireme e Medline, sem restrição de data e língua. Para a seleção dos estudos, foi realizada a leitura prévia dos títulos e eleitos aqueles a partir dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão. Fizeram parte da revisão 16 artigos datados de 1978 a 2015, com a população do estudo composta por cirurgiões-dentistas, e tipo de intervenção realizada no conhecimento e atitude desses profissionais frente ao tema imunização. Verificou-se que a cobertura vacinal e imunização contra o vírus da hepatite B ainda é uma atitude deficiente entre os cirurgiões-dentistas. Os fatores associados a essa problemática, devem ser discutidos em estudos futuros, dada sua importância nas implicações clínicas odontológicas. Além disso, o conscientizar e a valoração do autocuidado em saúde são pontos essenciais que devem ser considerados para uma atividade profissional responsável. Descritores: Odontologia; Odontólogos: Vacina contra Hepatite B; Imunização. AbstractHepatitis B is considered a main problem in public health because of its high virulence and chronicity in global scales. Health professionals, including dentists, they are vulnerable to the risk of infection to the disease, due to exposure to occupational activities, as well as the risk of needlestick injuries. Thus, protective measures, as immunization against hepatitis B, are considered as well as a professional prerogative a self-care attitude in health. The aim of the study was to conduct a literature review on hepatitis B, emphasizing the problematic "Immunization of dentists against hepatitis B and its associated factors". For the collection of scientific studies, the databases were consulted: Pubmed, Scielo, Bireme and Medline, no date restriction and language. For the selection of studies, prior reading of titles and those elected from the inclusion and exclusion criteria was performed. They were part of the review 16 articles dated from 1978 to 2015, with the study population comprised of dentists and type of intervention on knowledge and attitude professionals about the immunization theme. It was found that vaccinattion coverage and immuni...

Vaccination coverage and immunity against hepatitis B in public health dentists

“…Vaccination is considered the main preventive method against the disease 4 . It is a safe and efficient measure that is available in the Brazilian National Health System, and it is free of charge for all citizens 5 . The vaccine is intramuscularly administered in three doses at 0, 1, and 6 months, and immunization can be achieved after completing the vaccination schedule in 90% to 95% of the cases 6 .…”

Hepatitis B Immunization Analysis: Tracking of Antibody Levels among Dental Patients

“…From that point, public policies and guidelines directed toward the prevention of this disease were created to reduce the incidence as well as the morbidity and mortality rates. 7 Nonetheless, dental students must be oriented to the importance of vaccination and must be encouraged to follow the vaccination protocol by receiving three complete doses of vaccine, as vaccination is an important aspect of self-care and responsible professional practice. 23 Immunization against HBV is acquired after receiving three doses of HBV vaccine, although not all vaccinated individuals develop immunity.…”

“…This protective measure, besides being the safest form of defense against the virus, is highly efficient due to its easy access and large population coverage. 7 Vaccination against HBV has been recommended to healthcare workers since the early 1990s and is currently distributed free of charge in all public health offices of unified health system (SUS), a public healthcare system in Brazil. This protective action is intended for the most vulnerable groups and age ranges previously determined by the Ministry of Health.…”

Imunização contra hepatite B em auxiliares em saúde bucal: estudo transversal no sistema público de saúde do estado de São Paulo, em 2018*

“…8 The test is safe, simple and quick; however, health professionals are still not very familiar with it. 9,10 The aim of this study was to investigate hepatitis B immunization among dental auxiliaries (DAs) working in Brazilian National Health System (SUS) services in São Paulo state, Brazil, in 2018.…”