Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Immunization status of Hepatitis B among Staff Nurses at Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur

Dr. Vijay Kumar Manwani; Dr Chandrahas Dhruw

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2019

Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Immunization status of Hepatitis B among Staff Nurses at Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur

Dr. Vijay Kumar Manwani, Dr Chandrahas Dhruw

Abstract :

Background–There is a paucity of population–based epidemiological information regarding hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in India. According to the WHO report on prevention of HBV in India, HBsAg prevalence among general population ranges from 0.1% to 11.7%, being between 2% and 8%,in most studies. HBV infection is a well–recognized occupational risk for Staff nurses. Studies have shown that of the Staff Nurses who sustained injuries from needles contaminated with blood containing HBV.Objectives–To assess the knowledge about Hepatitis B infection among Staff nurses. To assess the attitude regarding Hepatitis B among nurses of the institute.To know the immunization status of Hepatitis B among Staff nurses working in the institute. Material & Methods– Study Design – Cross Sectional typeStudy Setting – Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences Study Participants – Staff nursesStudy duration– July to December 2017. Data collection– Predesigned pretested questionnaire.9. Data entry & Analysis–by Epi–info software & Microsoft office excel 2010.Results–The average knowledge about hepatitis B of staff nurses–81.3%.While working in the hospital 95% nurses use PPE and 5% nurses don’t take precautions.68% nurses have very good knowledge, 28% nurses have good knowledge and 4% nurses have poor knowledge about Hepatitis B.94% nurses are using hub cutter for disposal of needle.20% nurses throw the used needle directly in the dustbin, 67% throw in the white container &13% throw in any dustbin.67% nurses are vaccinated, 17% are not vaccinated and 16% are not knowing their vaccination status.Conclusion–staff nurses should be encouraged for getting vaccinated and to obtain knowledge regarding post exposure prophylaxis and use of preventive measures