Prevalence, Awareness, Knowledge and Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Virus among Bar Attendants In Nyamagana District (Mwanza), Tanzania
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, Premises, Post Code: 33102 | P. O. Box 1464 Mwanza, Tanzania | Phone: (255) 28-298-3384 | Fax: (255) 28-298-3386 | Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz | Website: www.bugando.ac.tz Language: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania | Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] | 2024. Description: 45 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: Abastract:
Background: Hepatitis B infection, caused by Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is still a global burden. The HBV is a partially double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid virus that attacks and infect the liver and causing both acute and chronic liver disease. It is transmitted from Mother to child during pregnancy and also from body fluids such as through blood transfusion and unprotected sex. Bar attendants are at high risk of contracting Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The aim of this study is to determine prevalence of Hepatitis B infection, knowledge, awareness and factors associated with transmission among bar attendants in Nyamagana district, Mwanza.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from May to August 2024 among bar attendants in Nyamagana district, Mwanza. Demographic data and assessment of knowledge, awareness and factors was captured in a well-structured questionnaire. Blood sample was collected from the consenting participants and tested for HBsAg. The results were analysed using STATA software.
Results: A total of 100 (hundred) participants were enrolled in this study. The median age (IQR) of the participants was 25 [20-41]. Majority of the participants were female 63%, single 60% and attained secondary education level 48%. The prevalence of HBV infection found to be 6%. Of all, 53% of the study participants were unaware of the transmission of HBV infection and 20% were not aware that HBV infection can be prevented.
Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV infection had medium endemicity according to WHO classification. There is poor knowledge and awareness regarding transmission and prevention of HBV infection among bar attendants. Education level and having family/friends with HBV were found to have significant association with HBV infection among bar attendants.
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Abastract:
Background: Hepatitis B infection, caused by Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is still a global burden. The HBV is a partially double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid virus that attacks and infect the liver and causing both acute and chronic liver disease. It is transmitted from Mother to child during pregnancy and also from body fluids such as through blood transfusion and unprotected sex. Bar attendants are at high risk of contracting Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). The aim of this study is to determine prevalence of Hepatitis B infection, knowledge, awareness and factors associated with transmission among bar attendants in Nyamagana district, Mwanza.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted from May to August 2024 among bar attendants in Nyamagana district, Mwanza. Demographic data and assessment of knowledge, awareness and factors was captured in a well-structured questionnaire. Blood sample was collected from the consenting participants and tested for HBsAg. The results were analysed using STATA software.
Results: A total of 100 (hundred) participants were enrolled in this study. The median age (IQR) of the participants was 25 [20-41]. Majority of the participants were female 63%, single 60% and attained secondary education level 48%. The prevalence of HBV infection found to be 6%. Of all, 53% of the study participants were unaware of the transmission of HBV infection and 20% were not aware that HBV infection can be prevented.
Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV infection had medium endemicity according to WHO classification. There is poor knowledge and awareness regarding transmission and prevention of HBV infection among bar attendants. Education level and having family/friends with HBV were found to have significant association with HBV infection among bar attendants.
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