Assessment of knowledge and awareness regarding rubella infection among medical professionals seen in IGIMS, Bihar

Autor: Dipali Prasad, Nidhi Prasad, Kanchan Kumari, Varsha Singh, Urvashi Mishra, Neeru Goel
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 10, Iss 5, Pp 1970-1974 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2249-4863
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1966_20
Popis: Introduction: In developing countries like India, the comprehension of rubella virus illness, its consequences, and vaccine are nominal. Rubella virus infection occurring during pregnancy could lead to congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Aim: The study aimed to know the awareness among young women healthcare practitioners of the reproductive age group towards rubella virus illness, its impacts, and vaccination. Method: The research had been carried out on 200 medical practitioner women of reproductive age category between 18 and 40 years. A restructured questionnaire-based interview has been conducted to check their comprehension about it. Result: Nearly all women of reproductive age did not know about the occurrence of rubella virus disease, its consequences, and vaccination. Conclusion: The research shows the absence of knowledge of rubella virus disease and demands for awareness programs to advertise properly in Bihar.
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