Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Students at the University of N'Djamena on Hepatitis B

Mayanna Habkreo; Maire Dehainssala; Tahir Mahamat Saleh; Gouaye Yahvourne Daiba; Adama Ngare; Awadjakwa Bonsala; Ali Mahamat Moussa; Ibrahim Hamat

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Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Students at the University of N'Djamena on Hepatitis B

Mayanna Habkreo, Maire Dehainssala, Tahir Mahamat Saleh, Gouaye Yahvourne Daiba, Adama Ngare, Awadjakwa Bonsala, Ali Mahamat Moussa, Ibrahim Hamat

Published in American Journal of Internal Medicine (Volume 10, Issue 3)

Received: 30 May 2022 Accepted: 24 June 2022 Published: 30 June 2022

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Abstract

Introduction: Viral hepatitis B constitutes a real global public health problem. According to the WHO, Chad is one of the so-called high endemic areas for the hepatitis B virus. The aim of this study was to improve the prevention of hepatitis B virus in the university environment. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive aim, spread over a period of one year. The university campus of Toukra and the Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences of Farcha were used as study settings. The data were collected on a standardized form. Results: Five hundred (500) students were interviewed. The average age was 23.06 ± 2.8 years. The sex ratio was 2.9. The vast majority (91.4%) had heard of viral hepatitis B. School and university awareness were the main sources of information. The clinical signs frequently cited by the respondents were fatigue and fever. However, little was known about the mode of transmission. The majority cited saliva as the source of contamination (76.2%). Among the means of prevention, vaccination was cited by 55.8% of participants. Only 19.4% of the participants admitted to being immune to the virus. However, 79.8% wanted to be vaccinated against the disease. The majority (83.4%) felt that going to the health service was the best way to deal with HBV exposure. Conclusion: Although most respondents had good knowledge of the disease, very few were vaccinated. There is a need to expand vaccination to the general population.

Published in	American Journal of Internal Medicine (Volume 10, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajim.20221003.17
Page(s)	75-78
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Attitude, Knowledge, Viral Hepatitis B, Students, N'Djamena, Chad

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Mayanna Habkreo, Maire Dehainssala, Tahir Mahamat Saleh, Gouaye Yahvourne Daiba, Adama Ngare, et al. Evaluation of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Students at the University of N'Djamena on Hepatitis B. Am J Intern Med. 2022;10(3):75-78. doi: 10.11648/j.ajim.20221003.17

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Mayanna Habkreo

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Maire Dehainssala

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Tahir Mahamat Saleh

Internal Medicine Department, University Hospital of the Renaissance, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Gouaye Yahvourne Daiba

Department of Public Heath, Toukra District Hospital, N'Djamena, Chad
Adama Ngare

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Awadjakwa Bonsala

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Ali Mahamat Moussa

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad
Ibrahim Hamat

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine Department, National Reference Hospital, University of N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad

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  abstract = {Introduction: Viral hepatitis B constitutes a real global public health problem. According to the WHO, Chad is one of the so-called high endemic areas for the hepatitis B virus. The aim of this study was to improve the prevention of hepatitis B virus in the university environment. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive aim, spread over a period of one year. The university campus of Toukra and the Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences of Farcha were used as study settings. The data were collected on a standardized form. Results: Five hundred (500) students were interviewed. The average age was 23.06 ± 2.8 years. The sex ratio was 2.9. The vast majority (91.4%) had heard of viral hepatitis B. School and university awareness were the main sources of information. The clinical signs frequently cited by the respondents were fatigue and fever. However, little was known about the mode of transmission. The majority cited saliva as the source of contamination (76.2%). Among the means of prevention, vaccination was cited by 55.8% of participants. Only 19.4% of the participants admitted to being immune to the virus. However, 79.8% wanted to be vaccinated against the disease. The majority (83.4%) felt that going to the health service was the best way to deal with HBV exposure. Conclusion: Although most respondents had good knowledge of the disease, very few were vaccinated. There is a need to expand vaccination to the general population.},
 year = {2022}
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