Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and HCV Antibodies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cases in Karachi, Pakistan

Mujeeb, Syed Abdul; Jamal, Qamar; Khanani, Rafique; Iqbal, Nayyer; Kaher, Shahnaz

doi:10.1177/004947559702700117

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“…17,18 These are important causes of hepatocellular carcinoma and are likely to remain a serious health problem resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality for several decades to come. 19 Results of the study showed that majority of the respondents (92.7%) were aware of hepatitis B infection which is consistent with a study in Punjab, India. 4 In this study (98%) of the respondents replied that hepatitis B spread through blood transfusion which is similar to a study done among nursing students in Nepal.…”

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Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses in some selected hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Mehriban

Ahsan

Islam³

2015

SE Asia J. Pub. Health

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Hepatitis B is the most important infectious occupational hazard which the healthcare workers (HCWs) encounter. Healthcare personnel specially nursing staff represents a high risk population for HBV infection. The objective of the study was to assess the level of preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses and the factors associated with preventive practices. The study was conducted among 300 nurses both from public and private hospitals using a pretested structured questionnaire adopting a purposive sampling technique. The mean age of the respondents was 29.7±5.8 and majority of them (83.7%) were holding Diploma degrees with (83.3%) designated as staff nurse. About 59.7% were married and 94.3% were females. One third of the respondents (34.3%) were from public institution and 65.7% from private institution. It was revealed from the study that (67.3%) of the respondents had adequate level of knowledge on Hepatitis B but only half of them (49.3%) had good level of preventive practices. Bivariate analysis showed association between institution, income, age, religion, knowledge and level of preventive practice (P<0.05). In conclusion it can be said that compared to knowledge of the respondents on Hepatitis B, their preventive practices were low. Appropriate educational and health promotion programs should be implemented to increase the level of preventive practices on Hepatitis B among the nurses.

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Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses in some selected hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Mehriban

Ahsan

Islam³

2015

SE Asia J. Pub. Health

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“…[1415] They are important causes of hepatocellular carcinoma and are likely to remain a serious health problem resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality for several decades to come. [16] These infections are also an important occupational hazard for HCWs. Generally, it is easy to assume that health workers by virtue of their proximity to the health facility should have adequate knowledge about diseases and other health conditions.…”

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Attitudes and awareness regarding Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C amongst health-care workers of a tertiary Hospital in India

Setia

Gambhir

Kapoor

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Ann Med Health Sci Res

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Background:Hepatitis is an inflammatory disease of the liver. In sever cases, it may lead to permanent liver damage including liver cirrhosis or hepato-cellular carcinoma and may ultimately lead to death. Health-care workers (HCWs), due to their regular contact with patients are at a high-risk of acquiring this disease.Aim:The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude toward hepatitis B and C infection among the health-care interns and correlate the level of awareness to the attitude they behold toward the disease.Subjects and Methods:A closed ended questionnaire consisting of questions to evaluate the knowledge regarding hepatitis B and C infection and attitude of the (HCWs/interns) was duly filled by 255 participants including, 100 dental, 100 medical, and 55 nursing interns. Statistical analysis was carried out using the Chi-square test, ANOVA test, post-hoc test and Pearson's correlation.Results:Although most of the interns were aware of the existence of hepatitis B and C infection, the level of awareness regarding the modes of transmission and vaccination was found to be dissatisfactory. Awareness level regarding the infection among nursing interns was statistically significantly lower than the dental and medical interns. A direct positive correlation as found between awareness score and behavior score, which reveals that interns with better awareness level had better attitudes toward the infection and prevention of its transmission.Conclusion:There is an urgent need to increase the level and quality of training among HCWs to prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus.

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“…HCV also ranks to be a leading cause of HCC in Bangladesh 13 as well as in the region including India 8 and Pakistan 14 .…”

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Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in Bangladeshi General Population

Al‐Mahtab

Rahman

Karim³

et al. 2009

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Univ J

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Background: Hepatitis C virus is encountered sporadically in Bangladesh. It results in a wide range liver diseases, with asymptomatic acute hepatitis rarely at one end to HCC at the other end of the spectrum. Methods: 1018 individuals of different age groups and sex with varied religious, educational and social backgrounds were tested for anti-HCV by ELISA. Before testing, blood samples were preserved at -20°C. The study was conducted in a semi-urban location on the outskirts of Dhaka. Results: 0.88% tested positive for anti HCV. None of them tested positive for HBsAg. There was a male predominance and those who tested positive were mostly between 17 and 50 years of age. Major risk factors for exposure to HBV appeared to be injudicious use of injectable medications, treatment by unqualified, traditional practitioners, mass-vaccination against cholera and smallpox, barbers and body piercing. Conclusion: HCV remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh.Key words: HCV, prevalence, general population, Bangladesh. [BSMMU J 2009; 2(1): 14-17]Correspondence to : Dr. Mamun-Al-Mahtab, Assistant Professor, Department of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Shahbag, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh, Email: shwapnil@agni.com Materials and methodsThe study was conducted in the Savar area on the outskirts of Dhaka in May 2007. The area has a large industrial base. The leading export processing zone of the country is also situated here. People from all over the country stay and work in different industrial and other installations in this area. Moreover, due to its proximity and excellent communication with Dhaka city, many people from different parts of the country reside here and commute to Dhaka daily for work and business. It was therefore assumed that the study population was representative of the Bangladeshi population.

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and HCV Antibodies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cases in Karachi, Pakistan

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Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses in some selected hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Knowledge and preventive practices regarding Hepatitis B among nurses in some selected hospitals of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Attitudes and awareness regarding Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C amongst health-care workers of a tertiary Hospital in India

Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in Bangladeshi General Population

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