| Autor: |
Kotti Ajay, Benarji, Akkaloori, Anitha, Babburi, Suresh, V, Aparna, A, Praveena, Laxmi Aparna, Penumatsa |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 25:553 |
| ISSN: |
0973-029X |
| DOI: |
10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_387_21 |
| Popis: |
To estimate the awareness of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and coverage of hepatitis B vaccination among dental students enrolled in dental colleges located in Andhra Pradesh.A cross-sectional study was conducted using a prestructured questionnaire to find out the awareness of HBV and coverage of hepatitis B vaccine among dental students.A total of 2780 dental students were approached to participate in the study but only 2701 (97.1%) students (M = 900, F = 1801) gave response. Out of the total 2701 students, 79.45% were aware of HBV infection and only 51.50% of the participants received hepatitis B vaccine. 20.5% have come across HBV infected patients and 59.5% are unaware of postexposure protocol. Of all, 63.9%, 21.5% and 42% felt the mode of transmission is blood, sexual contact and oral fluids, respectively. 49.12% recommended for awareness programs on risks in HBV; 56.46% suggested mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination programs in dental colleges.Despite the availability and accessibility of a cost-effective hepatitis B vaccine, the vaccination coverage among dental students was low. Health education needs to be improved for all health care students especially for dental students. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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